WASHINGTON COUNTY HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK

 This hazardous weather outlook is for northeast and north central Colorado.  .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight  Isolated showers and storms will develop and move east across the area this afternoon and evening with more wind than rain. Outflow wind gusts from these showers could gust to around 45 mph. Across the far northeast corner, east of Sterling, strong to severe storms may form. The primary threats from these storms would be large hail and damaging wind gusts.  .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday  A few strong to severe storms will be possible across the plains on Monday afternoon. The main threats would be large hail and gusty winds, along with locally heavy rainfall. Scattered showers and storms will continue Monday night into Tuesday, with cooler temperatures also expected behind a cold front. Light snow accumulations will also be possible Monday night into Tuesday across the higher mountains.  The second half of the week will be warmer and drier across the region. Isolated showers and thunderstorms will be possible each afternoon, mainly across the high country.  .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...  Spotter activation will not be needed today or tonight. However, any reports gusty winds or hail will be appreciated.