WASHINGTON COUNTY HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK

 ...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS THIS AFTERNOON...  This hazardous weather outlook is for northeast and north central Colorado.  .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight  Southerly winds will increase this morning, and it will be windy across the area this afternoon with wind gusts of 25 to 40 mph. The winds will combine with near record high temperatures and low humidities to create critical fire weather conditions. The winds will diminish this evening.  .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday  For Friday through the weekend and into early next week, the days will be warm and mainly dry, with just an isolated storm or two possible each day. There will be cool mornings Friday and Saturday, with below freezing temperatures in colder mountain areas. There will be some moderation of the morning lows over the weekend. An upper level shortwave should bring a better chance of precipitation to the forecast area Monday night and Tuesday, especially across the Northern Mountains and northern sections of the plains.  .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...  Spotter activation will not be needed today or tonight.