WASHINGTON COUNTY HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK

 This hazardous weather outlook is for northeast and north central Colorado.  .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight  There will be a threat of severe storms over portions of northeast Colorado late this afternoon and evening. It appears the main threat will initially be across the Palmer Divide and eastward to Elbert, Lincoln and Washington Counties, with potentially spreading as far north as the I-76 Corridor this evening. Large hail will be the primary threat, with a lower risk of damaging winds and a brief tornado.  .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday  A few severe thunderstorms will be possible across the plains Saturday afternoon and evening. The threat of severe weather could be as far west as the southern and eastern sections of Metro Denver, but the greatest threat will generally be along and east of a line from Fort Morgan to Strasburg and Kiowa. Large hail and damaging winds will be the primary threats.  A drier, hotter airmass is expected to move into the forecast area from Sunday through mid next week.  There is still a slight risk of a severe storm over the northeast corner of Colorado on Sunday.  .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...  Spotter activation may be required after 4 pm, mainly over the Palmer Divide and adjacent plains to the east and northeast toward Akron.