***UPDATE 10:30 p.m

The severe thunderstorm watch has ended for Okotoks and surrounding area. Fortis crews are still working on restoring power to the affected areas. There have been some unconfirmed reports of a lightning strike in Olde Towne Okotoks. Fortis expects power to be restored within in the hour. 

If power is out in your area you can report it by calling 310 WIRE

***4:30 p.m.

There is currently a severe thunderstorm watch in effect for the Foothills.

According to Environment Canada, conditions are favorable for the development of severe storms that could bring strong wind gusts and large hail to our area this afternoon and into the early evening.

Environment Canada says that some of these storms could produce up to loonie-sized hail.

The severe thunderstorm watch is currently in effect for:

    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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