WASHINGTON COUNTY HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK

 This hazardous weather outlook is for northeast and north central Colorado.  .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight  As dry conditions continue across the region, expect afternoon highs near the mid 90s to 102 across the plains. Mountains and valleys trend above normal reaching the low to mid 80s. Those vulnerable to heat should avoid direct sun and drink plenty of fluids.  Red Flag conditions are possible across the plains mainly east of I-25, including the Denver area, this afternoon until 7 PM this evening due to the combination of lowering humidities and gusty southerly winds.  .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday  Very warm and mostly dry weather will continue through the middle of the week. In addition to the heat and dry conditions, it will be breezy across the east plains Tuesday, resulting in areas of elevated fire weather conditions. Showers and storms are expected to increase across Thursday through Saturday with locally heavy rainfall possible with the stronger storms.  .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...  Spotter activation will not be needed.