WASHINGTON COUNTY HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK

 ...Red Flag Warning for North Park and Medicine Bow Range/RMNP area today... ...Fire Weather Watch for most of the mountains, foothills, and plains Saturday...  This hazardous weather outlook is for northeast and north central Colorado.  .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight  There will be critical fire weather conditions over Jackson and northwestern Larimer Counties late this morning through early evening.  .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday  Critical fire weather conditions will become more widespread on Saturday, as gusty winds combine with unseasonably warm and dry conditions. Avoid any burning or outdoor activity that could create a spark and start a fast moving wildfire. The strongest winds are expected to develop over the mountains and foothills north of I-70, spreading across the northern and eastern plains through the late morning and afternoon hours. Record or near record breaking warmth can also be expected, with highs reaching the mid to upper 80s across most of the plains.  It will be a little cooler Saturday night and Sunday, but temperatures will remain above normal. Dry weather with above to much above normal temperatures will remain in place through the upcoming week.  .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...  Spotter activation will not be needed today or tonight.