WASHINGTON COUNTY HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK

 ...SEVERE STORM THREAT OVER PORTIONS OF THE NORTHEAST PLAINS THIS AFTERNOON...  This hazardous weather outlook is for northeast and north central Colorado.  .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight  Scattered showers and a few storms will develop and move east across the area this afternoon and early evening. Most showers and storms today will produce strong and gusty outflow winds up to 50 mph, while a couple severe storms will be possible over the northeast plains. The greatest risk of severe weather will generally be along and east of a line from Sterling to Akron, but can't be ruled out a bit farther west than that. Large hail and damaging winds will be the primary threats.  .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.