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 are expected to develop this afternoon, with a couple strong to severe storms possible on the eastern plains. Most storms today will produce brief heavy rain, gusty outflow winds, and small hail. However, a couple of those stronger storms on the plains may become severe with wind gusts up to 60 mph and hail to 1 inch in diameter.  There is a limited threat of flooding in the burn areas, as stronger storms will be capable of producing up to a third of an inch of rain in 15 minutes.  .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday  On Thursday, more widespread showers and thunderstorms are expected, mainly in the afternoon and evening. Locally heavy rain is possible over the Front Range mountains and urban corridor. For the weekend into early next week, showers and thunderstorms will remain likely each day in the mountains, with a chance of thunderstorms on the plains.  .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...  Spotter activation will not be needed today or tonight.