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...  Dangerous wind chills as low as 24 degrees below zero are expected along and west of Highway 27 through 9 AM MST this morning, resulting in the risk for frostbite and hypothermia if unprotected skin is exposed. A Cold Weather Advisory is in effect. The remainder of the forecast area will see wind chill readings as low as 14 degrees below zero.  Tonight, dangerous wind chills of 10 below zero to 27 degrees below zero are currently forecast with the coldest readings across far eastern Colorado. An Extreme Cold Watch remains in effect.  .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY...  An Extreme Cold Watch remains in effect through Tuesday morning as the potential for wind chills of 15 below to 30 below zero remain for the entire area.  Be prepared for a prolonged period of very cold temperatures. Ensure pets, livestock and pipes are protected from the cold. Be sure to check on the elderly during this time.  Elevated fire weather conditions are possible Monday afternoon north of Interstate 70 and east of Highway 25.  .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...  Spotter activation will not be needed.