WASHINGTON COUNTY HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK

  ...Red Flag Warning from noon today through 8 PM this evening for Park County.  ...Red Flag Warning from 11 AM to 9 PM MDT Friday for EXTREME fire weather conditions on the plains, I-25 Corridor, southern Front Range Foothills, and Park County...  ...High Wind Watch from Friday morning through Friday evening for the eastern plains...  This hazardous weather outlook is for northeast and north central Colorado.  .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight  Warm and dry weather is expected this afternoon with critical fire weather conditions in Park County where a Red Flag Warning is in effect from noon to 8 PM MDT. Elevated fire weather conditions are expected over the plains and foothills this afternoon and early evening. Temperatures will be well above seasonal normals over the plains and foothills today.  .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday  Extreme fire weather conditions are expected on Friday, with the most dangerous conditions existing from the foothills of Jefferson, Park, and Douglas counties east and northeast across the plains. Very warm temperatures, humidities of 10% or less, and winds gusting to 40-60 mph would create dangerous conditions, making any new wildfire difficult if not impossible to control. If you live in a vulnerable area, it would be prudent to have a go bag ready with important documents, medications, and valuables in the event of an evacuation.  The strong winds on Friday will also create blowing dust and hazardous travel conditions. I-70 and I-76 east and northeast of Denver, as well as many other highways across eastern Colorado, could have severely impacted travel and possible road closures due to poor visibility. Thus, avoid travel across the plains on Friday afternoon into early evening if possible.  There is a small threat of an isolated but severe thunderstorm over the far northeast corner of the state Friday evening. Large hail and even a tornado would be possible, if a storm can develop. There's low confidence in this scenario. Otherwise, there is just a chance of a few showers across the rest of the plains, and any precipitation would be light.  Mountain areas will see rain and snow develop late Friday afternoon, with snow showers continuing off and on through Saturday. A few inches of snow can be expected, with slick travel conditions possible over some of the mountain passes.  Dry and warmer weather is expected to redevelop for much of next week.  .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...  Spotter activation will not be needed.