Once again, Foothills County is under a severe thunderstorm watch.

Environment Canada is warning that thunderstorms are expected this afternoon, and will stretch into the evening.

Strong gusts of winds, as well as hail, could form as a result.

The following areas are included:

  • Foothills Co. near Cayley
  • Foothills Co. near High River and Aldersyde
  • Foothills Co. near Longview and Eden Valley Res.
  • Foothills Co. near Okotoks and De Winton
  • Foothills Co. near Priddis and Brown-Lowery Prov. Park
  • Foothills Co. near Turner Valley and Black Diamond
  • M.D. of Willow Creek near Claresholm and Stavely
  • M.D. of Willow Creek near Nanton and Parkland
  • Rocky View Co. near Bragg Creek and Tsuu T'ina Res.

The heat warning also remains in place.