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...  Patchy to locally dense fog is possible later this morning for areas along and east of a line from Stratton, Nebraska to Russell Springs, Kansas beginning around 5 AM CDT / 4 AM MDT. Visibilities may be reduced down to less than 1 mile at times. The fog is expected to lift by 10 AM CDT / 9 AM MDT. Please use caution if driving in foggy conditions this morning.  The Tri-State Area sees a marginal to slight risk for severe weather this afternoon and evening. Thunderstorms have to potential to become severe and produce large hail up to ping pong balls in size, strong winds gusting up to around 60 mph, and locally heavy rain. Please stay weather aware today.  .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...THURSDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...  Severe thunderstorms with the potential for excessive rainfall are forecasted throughout the entire area on Thursday. Please watch for forecast updates.  The Tri-State Area sees heat indices reaching into the lower triple digits in some locations on Sunday through Wednesday. Please consider making preparations for multiple days of very hot conditions.  .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...  Spotters are encouraged to report any severe or significant weather seen today to NWS Goodland via phone calls or social media.