Envrionment Canada has upgraded their severe thunderstorm watch for the Foothills, to a severe thunderstorm warning.

They have been tracking a severe storm system on Doppler RADAR which was last seen 5 KM north of Turner Valley at 3:30 pm.

This storm is currently headed southeast at 20 KM/h and can produce quarter sized hail, heavy rain fall, and damaging winds.

The latest storm warning affects the following areas

  • M.D. of Foothills near High River and Aldersyde
  • 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

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