Environment Canada has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the Okotoks, High RIver, and Claresholm regions.

They say scattered thunderstorms are expected to drift in from Montana this evening.

Large hail and strong wind could be included with those storms.

They're reminding residents to seek shelter if they hear thunder.

 

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