YUMA COUNTY HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK

 This hazardous weather outlook is for extreme southwest Nebraska... northwest Kansas and east central Colorado.  .DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT...  South winds at 30 to 40 mph will gust 50-60 mph this afternoon. Wind of this magnitude will create hazardous travel conditions, especially for high profile vehicles on west to east routes, such as Interstate 70, where cross winds will be strongest. Strong winds could also result in fire growth, should any fires develop. Avoid any activities that involves sparks.  Reductions in visibility due to dust around one mile or less are possible especially near dust source regions this afternoon this may also impact travel. A Blowing Dust Warning has been issued through 6pm Mt or 7pm CT for all of southwest Nebraska and much of northwest Kansas.  Thunderstorms will develop along and ahead of an approaching cold front in northeast Colorado late this afternoon and evening. A few severe storms capable of producing wind gusts in excess of 65 mph, dry lightning and perhaps blowing dust are possible, mainly between 4 PM and 9 PM MDT.  .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SUNDAY THROUGH FRIDAY...  Strong to severe storms may develop along and southeast of a Hill City to Monument Rocks line Sunday afternoon between 3pm to 6pm CT.  .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...  Active weather across portions of the Tri-State Area is anticipated. Spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions.