Washington County Hazardous Weather Outlook

This hazardous weather outlook is for northeast and north central
Colorado.

.DAY ONE…Today and Tonight

Scattered thunderstorms are expected to form over the mountains
and foothills and then spread east across the I-25 Urban Corridor
and eastern plains this afternoon and evening. A couple storms
may become severe with wind gusts around 60 mph and hail greater
than 1 inch in diameter. The main threat of severe weather should
be confined to areas along and east of line from Greeley to DIA to
Kiowa.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN…Saturday through Thursday

Labor Day weekend will see warming temperatures and mainly dry
conditions. Highs will reach the low to mid 90s on Sunday over
lower elevations. The warmest day of the extended period will be
Labor Day as highs reach the mid and upper 90s across lower
elevations. The fire danger will be high on Labor Day, especially
over higher terrain.

A cold front is expected to move through on Tuesday, cooling down
temperatures and increasing the chances for rain on Tuesday.
Lingering moisture will allow for isolated storms Wednesday and
Thursday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT…

Spotter activation is not anticipated today or tonight.

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