Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Okotoks, as thunderstorms form this afternoon and into the evening.

According to Environment Canada "Severe thunderstorm watches are issued when atmospheric conditions are favourable for the development of thunderstorms that could produce one or more of the following: large hail, damaging winds, torrential rainfall."

The advisory is in effect for the following areas.

M.D. of Foothills near Priddis and Brown-Lowery Prov. Park, M.D. of Foothills near Turner Valley and Black Diamond, M.D. of Foothills near Longview and Eden Valley Res., M.D. of Foothills near Okotoks and De Winton, M.D. of Foothills near High River and Aldersyde, M.D. of Foothills near Cayley, M.D. of Foothills near Blackie,  and Wheatland Co. near Strathmore.

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