WASHINGTON COUNTY HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK

 This hazardous weather outlook is for northeast and north central Colorado.  .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight  A couple severe thunderstorms will be possible across the eastern plains late this afternoon and early evening. The main severe weather threat will be along and east of a line from Sterling to Akron, and between the hours of 3 pm and 7 pm. Very large and damaging hail in excess of 2 inches in diameter and damaging winds greater than 60 mph will be the primary threats, although storms will also be capable of producing heavy rain and a tornado.  Elsewhere, showers and storms will be much weaker, but produce gusty outflow winds to around 40 mph.  .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday  Very warm weather will continue across the forecast area through much of the upcoming week. There will be a chance of showers and a couple thunderstorms Monday night, otherwise mostly dry conditions will prevail through Thursday. Wednesday will likely be the hottest day of the week with high temperatures soaring into the lower 90s for most of the plains and I-25 Corridor.  A better chance of showers and storms is expected to return toward next weekend, along with cooler temperatures.  .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...  Spotter activation may be required east of Sterling and Akron by 3 pm.