A Weather advisory in effect for the Foothills effecting:

  • 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.

Funnel clouds are possible today.

As well, some areas may also experience localized heavy rainfall under more intense thunderstorms this evening.

A rainfall warning is in effect for the Foothills.

The warning was issued early Wednesday morning as an upper low pressure system over the northwestern part of the U.S. has lead to showers and thunderstorms in Southern Alberta. 

According to Environment Canada the rain is expected to last for most of the day with some areas forecasted to see about 50-70mm of rain by the evening.

The warning is in place 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.

Up to date weather information can be found here.

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