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 develop across the higher terrain and shift into the plains during the afternoon and evening. Expect a few strong to marginally severe storms across the plains with damaging winds and hail. The strongest storms will mainly remain east of the urban corridor. The majority of the storms today will produce brief heavy rain, small hail and wind gusts up to 40 mph.  The flash flood potential in the mountains will remain limited today with marginal moisture and instability. Cameron Peak burn area may be a bit more prone to flooding due to stronger storms in that area but decent storm motions should keep flash flood potential still on the low side.  .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday  Showers and thunderstorms are likely over the mountains, foothills and adjacent plains on Sunday evening. Heavy rains could cause flash flooding and there will be an elevated threat of flash flooding in the alpine burned areas. Both Monday and Tuesday afternoons and evenings can expected likely showers and thunderstorms with a flash flooding threat, especially in the burned areas.  On Wednesday through Friday, scattered late day showers and thunderstorms are expected. There will be more afternoon heating so a few of the storms could be severe with large hail and damaging winds.  .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...  Spotter activation may be needed across the northeast plains this afternoon, mainly sections east of the Interstate 25 corridor. Reports of hail and damaging winds will be appreciated.