WASHINGTON COUNTY HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK

 This hazardous weather outlook is for northeast and north central Colorado.  .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight  Isolated showers and thunderstorms are expected mainly west and south of Denver in the late afternoon and early evening hours. Most of the storms will produce brief rain and gusty winds. The strongest storms could produce hail up to an inch in diameter, wind gusts to 60 mph and brief heavy rainfall with the highest threat of this south of Castle Rock and Limon between 4 PM and 8 PM.  .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday  Above normal temperatures are likely Wednesday and Thursday followed by isolated chances of a shower or storm mainly for the foothills and mountains. Expect afternoon high temperatures of 90 to 98 degrees mainly across the urban corridor and plains. Slightly cooler temperatures and scattered storms are possible by Friday. There is also the potential for strong to severe storms with hail and heavy rain across the Northeastern Plains and Palmer Divide on Friday, especially for areas east of the Front Range Urban Corridor. Coverage for thunderstorms decreases this weekend becoming isolated along the high country each afternoon.  .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...  Spotter activation will not be needed today or tonight.