WASHINGTON COUNTY HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK

 This hazardous weather outlook is for northeast and north central Colorado.  .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight  Thunderstorms are likely this afternoon and early evening. Storms are expected to first form late this morning to around noon over the Front Range Mountains and Foothills. Storms will intensify as they track eastward. Large hail (1-2" diameter) and damaging winds (up to 75 mph) will be possible. The greatest threat for storms across the Urban Corridor will be noon to 3pm. For the plains the main window for severe storms will be 3pm to 7pm.  .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday  Showers and thunderstorms are likely Sunday over the Front Range and in areas just east of the mountains including Denver. Elsewhere, isolated thunderstorms are expected. The threat of severe storms is lower, but heavy rain is possible with some of the storms.  There will be a drying and warming trend next week. There will still be a threat of a few severe storms on Monday, then the storm activity will be very limited as hot weather returns.  There is a limited threat for flash flooding over the burn areas today through Monday, with the greatest threat on Sunday afternoon.  Very hot conditions appear likely on Thursday. There may need to be heat-related highlights as the early season heat may be impactful.  .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...  Spotter activation will be needed after Noon.