WASHINGTON COUNTY HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK

  This hazardous weather outlook is for northeast and north central Colorado.  .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight  It will be another hot day today with scattered showers and storms expected across the higher elevations this afternoon, spreading across the I-25 corridor into the evening. Storms will be capable of producing small hail, lightning, and gusty outflow winds up to 50 mph.   .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday  An active pattern will continue through the long term period, with afternoon showers and storms developing over the high country each afternoon, and hot temperatures across the plains. By Wednesday, a brief cooldown is expected as a shortwave and associated cold front pass across the forecast area. Widespread showers and storms will be possible with this system, and with increasing westerly flow aloft and PWATs expected to increase to between 130%-160% above normal, some of these storms will be capable of producing heavy rainfall, with an isolated threat for some becoming severe.  High temperatures will return to the 90s on Friday, remaining there through the forecast period.       .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...  Spotter activation will not be needed today or tonight.