Environment Canada has issued a thunderstorm watch this afternoon.

A developing low pressure system will trigger thunderstorms over southern Alberta this afternoon and this evening and will create conditions favorable for the development of dangerous thunderstorms.

The watch is in effect for the following areas:

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

Residents should be cautious and watch for potential large hail, damaging winds, torrential rainfall.

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