Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Foothills County near Okotoks
Environment Canada is monitoring developing conditions south of Calgary that could bring damaging weather through the afternoon and evening.
Why it matters
Residents in the region should be ready to seek shelter quickly if strong winds, hail or heavy rain develop.
Environment Canada issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Foothills County, including the Okotoks area, on July 15, warning that atmospheric conditions were favourable for the development of strong storms.
The agency said the storms could produce strong wind gusts, large hail and heavy rain. Residents in the watch area were advised to stay alert for changing weather and to be prepared to take shelter if a storm approaches.
No damage or storm impacts had been reported at the time the watch was issued.
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