YUMA COUNTY HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK

 This hazardous weather outlook is for extreme southwest Nebraska... northwest Kansas and east central Colorado.  .DAY ONE...TONIGHT...  No hazardous weather is expected at this time.  .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SATURDAY THROUGH FRIDAY...  A Fire Weather Watch is in effect for the entire Tri State area for late Saturday morning into the afternoon hours. Westerly winds gusting up to 30 mph and low relative humidity values in the low teens are forecasted. Avoid any activities that involves sparks.  Elevated to near critical fire weather conditions will be possible Sunday due to low humidity, gusty west winds up to 35 mph, and dry fuels mainly along and north of Highway 36 from Yuma County, Colorado to Norton County, Kansas.  Near critical to critical fire weather conditions will be possible Monday and possibly Tuesday as well, with low humidity and stronger winds both days.  A cold front will move through the area on Tuesday, bringing colder temperatures and a chance for light snow from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday morning.  .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...  Spotter activation is not expected. Spotters are however encouraged to report any fires to local dispatch or NWS Goodland.