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...  South to southwest winds gusting 30 to 45 mph, above normal temperatures and dry fuels will create a high grassland fire danger today, mainly south and east of Goodland. All outdoor burning should be avoided.  Scattered thunderstorms will rapidly develop over portions of northwest Kansas around 3 PM MDT / 4 PM CDT this afternoon. A few severe thunderstorms capable of producing large hail are possible, mainly east of Highway 25 between 3-7 PM MDT / 4-8 PM CDT.  A Blizzard Warning, High Wind Warning and Winter Weather Advisory are in effect for varying portions of the area beginning late this evening and overnight.  .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY...  A Blizzard Warning, High Wind Warning and Winter Weather Advisory are in effect for varying portions of the area on Monday. Refer to WSWGLD and NPWGLD for further details.  .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...  Spotter activation may be needed this afternoon.