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 continue over the mountains and portions of the plains early this morning. Another round of storms can be expected over the mountains and plains this afternoon and evening. Strong and gusty outflow winds up to 60 mph are possible with the stronger storms along with brief moderate to heavy rain. The strongest storms are expected to be over the northern border areas with Wyoming and Nebraska. The storms will gradually diminish towards midnight.  .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday  Chances of showers and thunderstorms will gradually increase this weekend into next week. An isolated strong to severe storm may develop Saturday afternoon across the I-25 corridor and adjacent plains, with large hail and strong wind gusts possible. As moisture increases next week, locally heavy rainfall will be possible, especially across the high country and urban corridor. Above normal temperatures are also forecast through early next week, with a gradual cooling trend after the weekend.  .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...  Spotter activation will not be needed today and tonight. However reports of damaging winds will be appreciated.