WASHINGTON COUNTY HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK

 ...FLASH FLOODING POSSIBLE THROUGH THIS EVENING IN THE FRONT RANGE MOUNTAINS AND FOOTHILLS, SOUTH PARK, AND PALMER DIVIDE...  This hazardous weather outlook is for northeast and north central Colorado.  .DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight  Widespread showers and thunderstorms are expected over much of the forecast area this afternoon and evening. Heavy rainfall causing flash flooding will be the main threat with the storms. While burn areas would be most at risk, the threat of flash flooding also exists outside of the burn areas across the foothills and Palmer Divide area. Heavier rain and urbanized flooding will also be possible in portions of the Denver metro area and adjacent plains. The stronger storms could produce 2 inches of rain in 45 minutes.  Be weather aware this afternoon and evening, and do not drive on flooded roads.  .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday  A few showers and thunderstorms may linger mainly over the mountains Tuesday, but the threat of burn area flooding will be low. Drier weather is expected through the middle of the week, though there will still be some afternoon storms over the mountains with a low threat of burn area flooding. Some increase in thunderstorm activity is expected for the weekend.  .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...  Spotter activation will not be needed today or tonight. However, any reports of heavy rainfall or flooding would be appreciated.