WASHINGTON COUNTY HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK

 ...HEAVY RAIN AND SEVERE WEATHER POSSIBLE ACROSS THE DENVER METRO AND PALMER DIVIDE THROUGH THE EVENING...  This hazardous weather outlook is for northeast and north central Colorado.  .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight  Showers and thunderstorms will develop across the mountains and higher terrain early this afternoon then spread across the plains during the late afternoon and evening hours. Expect a few severe storms across the plains, especially from Denver southward through Douglas, Elbert and Lincoln counties. The strongest storms could produce hail up to 2 inches in diameter along with damaging winds and heavy rain. An isolated tornado is also possible.  The flash flood potential will increase today, especially over Cameron Peak burn area with increasing moisture and instability. Additional areas of concern will be over the metro and Palmer Divide where local rainfall rates up to 1 inch in 30 minutes or less is possible.  .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday  Widespread showers and thunderstorms are expected late day Monday with showers and thunderstorms likely late day Tuesday. The main threat will be heavy rains both days. Some storms could produce small hail as well.  Scattered late day showers and thunderstorms are expected Wednesday and Thursday. By Friday and Saturday, scattered showers and thunderstorms are forecast for the alpines areas only. Out on the plains, coverage will be isolated.  .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...  Spotter activation will likely be needed today after 2 pm, especially from Denver southward and including the Palmer Divide region.  

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