YUMA COUNTY HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK

 This hazardous weather outlook is for extreme southwest Nebraska... northwest Kansas and east central Colorado.  .DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT...  A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is now in effect for Graham, Gove and Sheridan counties in northwest Kansas through 900 pm CDT. Primary hazards will include large hail, damaging winds and locally heavy rainfall. Elsewhere, there could be scattered strong storms east of Highway 27 through this evening.  .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...MONDAY THROUGH SUNDAY...  Heat indices approaching/exceeding 100 degrees are anticipated across portions of the area Monday afternoon. If outdoors, be sure to remain hydrated, seek shade and take breaks as needed.  .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...  Spotters are encouraged to report any severe or significant weather this afternoon and evening.