WASHINGTON COUNTY HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK

 This hazardous weather outlook is for northeast and north central Colorado.  .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight  Scattered showers and thunderstorms will spread east across the area this afternoon, with some continuing over the I-25 Corridor and plains overnight. Any storm that develops today will be capable of producing heavy rain and gusty winds. The greatest threat for strong or a couple severe storms would be from the foothills across the Palmer Divide area and into the adjacent plains of east central Colorado. Large hail would be the primary threat from any storms that reach severe intensity.  .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday  The weather pattern will remain active this weekend with daily chances of showers and thunderstorms. A few of these storms may be strong and also produce locally heavy rain, with the highest chances Saturday morning on the plains, and then again Sunday afternoon and evening over the entire outlook area.  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.  Scattered showers and storms will stay in the picture Tuesday through Thursday, with the highest chances each day in the mountains.  .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...  Spotter activation will not be needed today or tonight.