WASHINGTON COUNTY HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK

 ...SEVERE STORMS OVER THE NORTHEAST PLAINS TODAY...  This hazardous weather outlook is for northeast and north central Colorado.  .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight  Severe thunderstorms are expected to develop across the northeast plains this afternoon. Scattered storms will first develop over the mountains and near the I-25 Corridor early this afternoon, and then become more widespread and intensify as they move east over the plains. Storms that develop initially along the I-25 Corridor will be capable of producing large hail and isolated damaging wind gusts. However, the threat of large hail and especially more widespread damaging winds will increase as the storms organize and roll east across the plains late this afternoon and early evening. Wind gusts of 60-80 mph will be possible, along with golfball sized hail from the strongest storms. A brief tornado is possible. Storms will also produce very heavy rain, so there is potential for localized flash flooding in areas that see multiple storms or storm mergers.  The thunderstorms will end from west to east fairly quickly through the late afternoon and early evening hours.  .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday  Friday and Saturday will have decreased storm coverage. However, a couple stronger or severe storms will still be possible over the northeast plains. There is just a low threat of flash flooding mainly over the burn areas, as storms will generally be weaker in the high country and moving along at a fast pace.  .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...  Spotter activation will not be needed today and tonight. However, any reports of heavy rainfall, hail, and strong winds will be appreciated.