WASHINGTON COUNTY HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK

 This hazardous weather outlook is for northeast and north central Colorado.  .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight  Scattered showers and thunderstorms will develop this afternoon and continue into the evening. The highest coverage is expected to occur from the Front Range Mountains and Foothills into the Denver metro area and especially the Palmer Divide. Stronger storms will be capable of producing locally heavy rainfall with minor street flooding, while burn scars may also be susceptible to debris flows should a stronger storm move across one of the 2020 burn scars. One or two severe storms will be possible on the eastern plains late this afternoon and evening, with large hail being the primary threat.  Temperatures will be several degrees cooler today, returning to near seasonal norms.  .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday  Storm coverage and intensity is expected to increase Wednesday, with a few severe storms possible, especially across the eastern plains. Stronger storms would be capable of producing large hail, damaging winds, and locally heavy rainfall. The chance of storms will linger through the latter half of this week.  .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...  Spotter activation is not anticipated today or tonight, but any reports of locally heavy rain, strong winds, or hail would be appreciated.