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 far northeast Colorado 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 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  There will be a chance of gusty wind producing showers and thunderstorms late Monday and Monday evening, then a slight chance of late day storms on Thursday. A better chance of showers and thunderstorms is expected by the end of the week on Friday and Saturday.  .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...  Spotter activation may be required east of Sterling and Akron by 3 pm.