WASHINGTON COUNTY HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK

 This hazardous weather outlook is for northeast and north central Colorado.  ...FLOOD WATCH FOR FLASH FLOODING IN EFFECT FOR THE FRONT RANGE FOOTHILLS...DENVER AND SOUTHERN AND EASTERN SUBURBS...PALMER DIVIDE...AND EAST CENTRAL COLORADO PLAINS THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING...  .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight  Thunderstorms will continue to develop and spread east across the plains through late this afternoon and evening. The risk of flash flooding will be higher today, as stronger storms will be capable of producing 1 to 2 inches of rain in 30 to 45 minutes. The heaviest rainfall totals are likely to occur over east central Colorado, including eastern Elbert and Lincoln Counties where localized totals of 3-4 inches or more will be possible. Burn scars, urban areas, and rural areas in east central Colorado will be the most prone to flooding impacts. Avoid low lying areas, ditches, and fast moving water, and never drive through flooded roads.  A couple storms will likely become severe, mainly along and east of a line from Kimball, Nebraska to Fort Morgan to Kiowa where more instability exists. The main threat is damaging wind gusts to around 60 mph, but large hail is also possible.  Storms will diminish from northwest to southeast across the area this evening.  .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday  Thunderstorms are likely again Tuesday afternoon and evening. Locally heavy rainfall is possible with the stronger storms that will elevate the flash flood threat for sensitive areas like our burn scars. A few severe storms are possible on the plains.  There will be a gradual warming and drying trend beginning Wednesday continuing into Saturday.  .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...  Spotter activation is not expected today or tonight. However, any reports of heavy rainfall, flooding, or severe weather will be appreciated.