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...  Locally critical fire weather conditions are possible late this morning through the afternoon across most of the area as much drier air and breezy conditions are forecast. Should a fire start it would have the potential to get out of control.  .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...  A Fire Weather Watch is in effect for the entire area Thursday morning through early Thursday evening for wind and low relative humidity. Winds will be west 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph and relative humidity will be in the lower teens. Any fires that start may exhibit unpredictable fire behavior and spread rapidly out of control.  .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...  Active weather across portions of the Tri-State Area is anticipated. Spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions.