WASHINGTON COUNTY HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK

 This hazardous weather outlook is for northeast and north central Colorado.  .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight  Isolated severe thunderstorms will be possible over the far northeast plains this afternoon. Large hail, strong winds and possibly a tornado may occur. The best focus will be north of a Fort Morgan to Akron line.  Elsewhere there will be a chance of showers and a few thunderstorms across the higher terrain and along the I-25 Corridor. Wind gusts to 50 mph may accompany this activity.  Finally, critical fire conditions will be in place over eastern Elbert and Lincoln counties today due to gusty winds and low humidity levels.  .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday  On Saturday and Sunday there will be weak showers and storms that develop mainly over the higher terrain. These will not produce much precipitation so the burn area flash flood threat is very low. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions will develop across the plains due to dry and windy weather. The worst fire weather conditions will be in Elbert and Lincoln Counties on Saturday and a Fire Weather Watch is in effect as a result.  Monday and Tuesday will be warmer with weaker winds. Coverage of showers and storms will be very low. By the end of next week, there is a chance of more widespread precipitation for our forecast area which could increase the threat of flash flooding in the recent burn areas.  .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...  Spotter activation will not be needed today or tonight.