WASHINGTON COUNTY HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK

 ...SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING POSSIBLE...  This hazardous weather outlook is for northeast and north central Colorado.  .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight  Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected again this afternoon and evening with strong to severe storms possible across the urban corridor and plains. Large hail, damaging wind gusts, heavy rain, and an isolated tornado are all possible with these storms. Storms will begin earlier today, generally noon to 3 pm over the mountains and adjacent plains, then spreading eastward during the late afternoon and evening.  Many areas on the plains are already saturated and thus more sensitive to additional rainfall, including rivers and creeks. A flood watch has been issued from noon until midnight tonight for the Denver metro area, and areas south and east of Denver, across the Palmer Divide, and other portions of the eastern plains. There is also a limited threat for flash flooding over the burn areas, mainly Cameron Peak.  .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday  Trending toward drier Friday through mid-week next week. There is a chance for scattered thunderstorms Friday afternoon with a few severe storms possible; however, storms will be lesser in coverage. Weekend remains fairly dry. Fire weather conditions return to the high country/Park County Friday through the weekend with low relative humidity and breezy conditions. Elevated fire weather conditions creep into the adjacent plains Saturday. Recent rain should likely limit these concerns.   .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...  Spotter activation will be needed today and this evening, generally after 1 pm. Hail, heavy rain, flooding and tornado reports will be appreciated.