WASHINGTON COUNTY HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK

 This hazardous weather outlook is for northeast and north central Colorado.  .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight  Showers and storms will, once again, form in the afternoon and evening today but coverage will be lower than previous days. Some storms could produce heavy rainfall and there is a limited threat of flash flooding in the recent burn areas. The Cameron Peak burn area will see the highest chance of flash flooding while the East Troublesome and Williams Fork burn areas will see a low chance of any flooding. Across the rest of the area, some of the storms could produce small hail and gusty winds. There is a small chance that storms over and near the Palmer Divide could be strong enough to produce hail near one inch in diameter with damaging winds.  .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday  There will be little change to the wet and coolish pattern in the long term period. Scattered showers and storms will develop each day; with the higher terrain usually seeing the bulk of the storms. The primary concern will be flooding, particularly flash flooding in the recent burn areas. The days with the highest chance of burn area flash flooding will be Saturday and Sunday. There will also be a marginal threat of severe storms on Friday and Monday afternoons across portions of the eastern plains. Gusty winds, hail, and lightning will also be threats.  .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...  Spotter activation will not be needed today or tonight. However, any significant rainfall and flooding reports will be appreciated.  

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