WASHINGTON COUNTY HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK

 This hazardous weather outlook is for northeast and north central Colorado.  .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight  It will be a windy day across the eastern plains with wind gusts up to 30-40 mph. Although relative humidities will not meet red flag warning criteria, elevated fire weather conditions are possible this afternoon mainly across the Palmer Divide. Widely scattered showers lacking rainfall are possible this afternoon for areas above 8 thousand feet.  .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday  It will be very windy across the plains with gusts above 40 mph possible on Thursday and Friday. In addition, unseasonably warm air with low relative humidity will be in place as critical fire weather conditions may develop across a good portion of the plains, especially Thursday. Therefore, a Fire Weather Watch has been issued for portions of the eastern plains Thursday afternoon. This system will then bring light mountain snow Thursday night through the weekend and rain showers with isolated thunder on the plains.  .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...  Spotter activation will not be needed today or tonight.