YUMA COUNTY HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK

 This hazardous weather outlook is for extreme southwest Nebraska... northwest Kansas and east central Colorado.  .DAY ONE...TONIGHT...  Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.  .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SUNDAY THROUGH SATURDAY...  A variety of high impact weather will affect the region Sunday through Monday. Hazardous travel conditions are likely across the entire Tri-State area, including Interstate 70, late Sunday through Monday.  South to southwest winds gusting 30 to 45 mph will combine with above normal temperatures and dry fuels to produce high to extreme Grassland fire danger on Sunday. All outdoor burning should be avoided.  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. Any fires ongoing will shift their direction of movement abruptly, becoming nearly impossible to control once the front moves through.  Snow and blowing snow are likely across portions of the area Sunday night through Monday. While snowfall amounts are uncertain, any amount of snow with the very strong winds will create significant reductions in visibility and likely difficult travel conditions.  .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...  Spotter activation will not be needed.