WASHINGTON COUNTY HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK

 This hazardous weather outlook is for northeast and north central Colorado.  .DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight  Scattered showers and thunderstorms will become more numerous over the mountains and foothills, and then move across the plains through the afternoon and evening. The stronger storms could produce brief moderate to heavy rain and gusty winds to around 50 mph. The showers will gradually diminish towards midnight.  Hot temperatures can be expected, with highs ranging from 95 to 100 degrees across the plains. There will be some late day relief due to the showers and storms that eventually move into the area.  .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday  Scattered to likely afternoon showers and thunderstorms area expected over the high country on Saturday with lesser chances over the plains. Sunday and Monday will be dry over the forecast area. Scattered late day showers and storms will return to the mountains Tuesday and Wednesday. By Thursday, increased moisture will bring a good chance of showers and thunderstorms to most of the forecast area. There will be a threat of flash flooding over the burn areas Saturday and again Thursday. Above normal temperatures are expected through mid next week.  .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...  Spotter activation will not be needed.