WASHINGTON COUNTY HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK

 This hazardous weather outlook is for northeast and north central Colorado.  .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight  Record or near record heat will prevail today with highs pushing into the mid and upper 90s across the I-25 Corridor and Plains. Only isolated showers and thunderstorms will be possible in the mountains and over the northern border area late this afternoon and evening. They will produce just a brief period of light rain and gusty winds to around 40 mph.  .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday  A cooler and more active weather pattern can be expected for this entire period. Scattered thunderstorms will develop Friday afternoon and evening, and a couple storms may become severe with large hail and locally heavy rainfall the primary threats. The weather pattern will remain active this weekend with daily chances of showers and thunderstorms, although Saturday should see less activity. A few of these storms may be strong and also produce locally heavy rain.  Monday will likely see more widespread showers and thunderstorms and also a greater threat of heavy rainfall. There will be an increasing potential for flooding as well, so stay tuned to the latest forecasts. Rain chances will continue through the middle of next week, with the highest chances in and near the mountains.  .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...  Spotter activation will not be needed today or tonight.