Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the Foothills as of Wednesday afternoon.

Through the afternoon the development of dangerous thunderstorms could take place that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts, damaging hail and heavy rain.

The watch is issued for the following areas:

  • M.D. of Foothills near Cayley
  • M.D. of Foothills near High River and Aldersyde
  • M.D. of Foothills near Longview and Eden Valley Res.
  • M.D. of Foothills near Okotoks and De Winton
  • M.D. of Foothills near Priddis and Brown-Lowery Prov. Park
  • M.D. of Foothills 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.

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