YUMA COUNTY HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK

 This hazardous weather outlook is for extreme southwest Nebraska... northwest Kansas and east central Colorado.  .DAY ONE...TONIGHT...  A High Wind Warning is in effect as wind gusts of 60-75 mph have been observed this evening.  A Blowing Dust Warning is also in effect for counties along and south of Interstate 70.  .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...FRIDAY THROUGH THURSDAY...  Friday, a High Wind Warning, and a Red Flag Warnings are in effect for most of the day. Northwest winds potentially gusting up to 65mph with localized gusts to 70mph and dry conditions will lead to hazardous travel conditions, rapid fire spread, and blowing dust with visibility potentially below 1 mile at times.  Saturday also has the potential for strong winds, blowing dust and wild fires. While the wind is not expected to be as high as Friday, gusts over 60 mph will be possible in the afternoon, particularly in northeast Colorado and west of Highway 25 in Kansas and Nebraska.  .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...  Active weather across portions of the Tri-State Area is anticipated. Spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions.