WASHINGTON COUNTY HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK

 This hazardous weather outlook is for northeast and north central Colorado.  .DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight  Scattered thunderstorms will develop over the mountains early this afternoon and push east across the plains late this afternoon and evening. Brief heavy rain, small hail, and wind gusts to 50 mph will be possible with the storms along the Front Range urban corridor.  As storms progress eastward onto the plains later this afternoon and evening, a few will likely become severe with 2 inch diameter hail and 70 mph winds possible. A brief tornado is also possible. The stronger storms will also produce very heavy rain, although the faster motion of storms today should limit the threat of flash flooding.  .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday  Storm chances are expected to gradually decrease through this weekend, as a drier airmass spreads back across the region. Temperatures are expected to return to normal summer heat by this weekend, and then warm to above normal levels for the first half of next week.  .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...  Spotter activation is not anticipated today or tonight. However, any reports of damaging winds, hail, or heavy rain will be appreciated.