YUMA COUNTY HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK

 This hazardous weather outlook is for extreme southwest Nebraska... northwest Kansas and east central Colorado.  .DAY ONE...TONIGHT...  Windy conditions are expected this afternoon with gusts up to 40 mph likely. Gusts of up to 55 mph will also be possible in northeast Colorado with perhaps some blowing dust in that area. Blowing dust may reduce visibilities creating hazardous travel conditions.  A Freeze Warning is in effect for northeast Colorado and west of Highway 27 in northwest Kansas and southwest Nebraska with temperatures expected to fall into the upper 20s to lower 30s by Friday morning. Cold temperatures could damage sensitive vegetation and exposed pipes.  .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...FRIDAY THROUGH THURSDAY...  A Freeze Watch has been issued for the entire Tri-State area Friday night through Saturday morning. Cold temperatures could damage sensitive vegetation and exposed pipes.  Critical fire weather conditions are possible Saturday afternoon in northeast Colorado and adjacent counties in northwest Kansas and southwest Nebraska.  .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...  Spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions.