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...  Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.  .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SUNDAY THROUGH FRIDAY...  A variety of high impact weather will affect the region on Sunday and Monday. Hazardous travel conditions are likely along the Interstate 70 corridor late Sunday and Sunday night.  30 to 40 mph southwesterly winds, well above normal temperatures and dry conditions will result in a very high Grassland fire danger on Sunday.  Severe thunderstorms capable of producing large hail and damaging winds may develop in advance of an approaching cold front Sunday afternoon, mainly along and east of Highway 25 in northwest Kansas.  Very strong northerly winds will develop in the wake of an Arctic cold frontal passage late Sunday afternoon and evening. Sustained winds at 30 to 45 mph and gusts ranging from 55 to 65 mph are expected. The abrupt nature of the wind shift, and sudden onset of strong northerly winds, possibly accompanied by blowing dust, may catch motorists off guard, especially along the Interstate 70 corridor in far northwest Kansas and eastern Colorado.  Snow and blowing snow are possible across portions of the area Sunday night into Monday. While snowfall amounts are uncertain, any amount of snow will exacerbate already difficult travel conditions associated with strong northerly winds.  .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...  Spotter activation may be needed on Sunday.