Sun, rain, lightning, repeat: that's been the recipe for the weather in the Foothills so far this summer.

But a look at our five-day forecast shows a possibility of sunny days toward the end of the week, without that pesky follow-up evening storm that residents have come to expect.

Kyle Fougere, Meteorologist for Environment and Climate Change Canada, says we should have a reprieve from summer storms at some point this week.

"We have a ridge of high pressure currently over Alberta which is bringing clear skies, and warmer temperatures," Fougere said.

Environment Canada is calling for a high of 33 in Okotoks on Tuesday. Thursday and Friday are also both expected to be sunny days with a high of 28.

Fougere says that residents may not be used to these temperatures, which makes it doubly important to be prepared if you're planning to spend time outdoors.

"There are heat warnings in effect, mostly east of the Okotoks area, but with temperatures of 33 degrees, it is going to be quite hot," Fougere said.

"If anyone has outdoor activities, make sure they have a way to protect themselves from the sun, stay hydrated, and take frequent breaks if they're going to be exposed to these hot temperatures."

Fougere says those afternoon storms are brought on by low pressure systems.

"At the end of June, and a lot of July, we've had this broad trough of low pressure, which gives you a lot of storms in the afternoon," Fougere said. "Typically when you have a stronger ridge of high pressure over the area it suppresses that afternoon thunderstorm activity."

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