WASHINGTON COUNTY HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK

 This hazardous weather outlook is for northeast and north central Colorado.  .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight  Scattered thunderstorms are expected to redevelop over the mountains by early afternoon and then spread and develop eastward across the plains through the late afternoon hours. A couple storms will likely become severe, mainly along and east of a Sterling to Akron to Limon line where more instability exists. The main threat is damaging wind gusts to around 60 mph, but large hail is also possible.  The recent burn scars will see a limited threat of flash flooding, as storms will be moving along and intensity of storms in/near the mountains is expected to be a little less than yesterday.  Storms will diminish from northwest to southeast across the area this evening.  .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday  Scattered to numerous showers and storms are expected to start the week, most numerous over the high country and Palmer Divide. Locally heavy rainfall is possible with the stronger storms that could elevate the flash flood threat for sensitive areas like our burn scars. A couple of storms could become severe Monday and Monday evening with possibly a higher threat on Tuesday.  There will be a gradual warming and drying trend Wednesday through Friday, with thunderstorm activity returning to a more typical summer convective pattern as the week persists.  .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...  Spotter activation will not be needed today or tonight. However, any reports of heavy rainfall, strong wind gusts, or hail will be appreciated.