WASHINGTON COUNTY HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK

 This hazardous weather outlook is for northeast and north central Colorado.  .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight  Expect increasing coverage of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon and evening, especially in the mountains and higher terrain areas over the Palmer Divide. With the stronger storms, expect brief heavy rain and gusty winds up to 50 mph. There is a limited threat of burn area flash flooding across the northern mountains.  .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday  Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected during the afternoon hours on Saturday and Sunday. The best chance of rain will be across the high country along and south of I-70. Temperatures will be near 90 across the plains both days. A gradual warming and drying trend is expected next week with temperatures in the 90s likely for the plains.  .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...  Spotter activation will not be needed today or tonight.