YUMA COUNTY HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK

 This hazardous weather outlook is for extreme southwest Nebraska... northwest Kansas and east central Colorado.  .DAY ONE...TONIGHT...  Severe Thunderstorm Watch #144 remains in effect for all areas except Norton and Graham counties in Kansas until midnight MDT/100 AM CDT. Threats include potential severe hail and wind, along with the potential for an isolated tornado.  Severe Thunderstorm Watch #145 is in effect for Norton and Graham counties in Kansas until 400 AM MDT/500 AM CDT. Threats include potential severe hail and wind, along with the potential for an isolated tornado.  A High Wind Warning remains in effect for the entire area through midnight MDT (1 AM CDT) for south winds gusting up to 70 mph. Blowing dust will continue to impact area travel through this afternoon and evening.  .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SATURDAY THROUGH FRIDAY...  Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected Saturday. A Fire Weather Watch is in effect for Greeley and Wichita counties.  Elevated fire weather conditions are expected Sunday.  Near critical to critical fire weather conditions are expected across the entire Tri-State area Tuesday.  Elevated to near critical fire weather conditions are expected along and west of Kansas Highway 27 Friday.  .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...  Spotter activation will be needed through late tonight. Please report any wind gusts of 58 mph or higher, blowing dust and severe weather via telephone and social media. Please report any fires to local dispatch.