WASHINGTON COUNTY HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK

 ...SEVERE STORM CONFIDENCE INCREASING...WITH LARGE HAIL...DAMAGING WINDS...AND TORNADOES LATE THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH THE EVENING...  This hazardous weather outlook is for northeast and north central Colorado.  .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight  Severe thunderstorms are expected to develop across northeast Colorado this afternoon. Damaging hail and winds, and even a couple tornadoes will be possible. The stronger storms are expected to begin developing over the southern and eastern portions of metro Denver or the Palmer Divide toward mid to late afternoon, and then become more numerous as they spread northeast across the plains through this evening.  There is a risk of tornadoes in the south and east portions of the metro Denver area mid to late afternoon, while the greatest risk of severe weather increases across the northeast plains through this evening.  It's a good afternoon and evening to stay weather ready, and be ready to take action should hazardous weather approach your location!  .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday  Scattered to numerous showers and embedded storms are likely Tuesday through Wednesday morning. Non-severe storms may produce small and hail and gusty winds up to 35 mph. Light snow will begin for areas above 9 thousand feet elevation bringing slick travel along mountain passes. Snowfall totals range from 2-5 inches.  Wednesday through Friday will be warmer and drier across the region. Isolated showers and thunderstorms will be possible each afternoon, mainly across the high country.  .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...  Spotter activation will be needed from 2 pm to midnight.