YUMA COUNTY HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK

 This hazardous weather outlook is for extreme southwest Nebraska... northwest Kansas and east central Colorado.  .DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT...  A high impact weather day is anticipated this afternoon and evening, generally in the 5 PM MDT (6 PM CDT) to 11 PM MDT (12 AM CDT) timeframe as a strong cold front moves through the area. The primary hazards include the potential for destructive wind gusts up to 80 mph, blowing dust producing sharply reduced visibilities, damaging hail up the size of golf balls, and flash flooding or flooding of low lying and poor drainage areas. Tornadoes cannot be ruled out. Those with outdoor interests are encouraged to stay aware of the weather and have a place of shelter in mind should warnings be issued.  .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...WEDNESDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...  The threat for severe thunderstorms will continue during the afternoon and evening hours Wednesday through the weekend. The primary hazards include large hail, damaging winds and locally heavy rainfall that may produce flash flooding or flooding of low lying and poor drainage areas. Thursday continues to be the most favorable day for severe weather during this timeframe.  .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...  Spotter activation will be needed from 5 PM MDT (6 PM CDT) through 11 PM MDT (midnight CDT). We would appreciate reports of severe weather, blowing dust and flooding via telephone and social media.  

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