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...  Strong to severe storms are expected to impact most of the area this afternoon through the evening hours. 2 inch hail and 60 to 70 MPH winds are the primary hazards. Secondary hazards include localized flooding, a brief tornado, and patchy blowing dust.  .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SUNDAY THROUGH FRIDAY...  Severe weather is possible Sunday and daily chances for storms continues through mid week. Hail and wind will continue to be the primary hazards.  A prolonged heat wave is expected to impact locations mainly along and east of U.S. Highway 83 through most of the next week. Heat indices are expect to warm to the 100 to 105 degree mark during this time.  .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...  Spotter activation is anticipated this afternoon. If severe weather is observed, please relay your report to the National Weather Service in Goodland.