Severe thunderstorms heading to Canmore, M.D. of Foothills

CALGARY- Severe weather could hit areas west and south of Calgary on Friday afternoon.

Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the following areas:

• Kananaskis
• Canmore
• Okotoks
• High River
• Claresholm

Forecasters expect thunderstorms to form along the Alberta foothills, and could produce large hail and heavy rain.

The storm is expected to last into Friday evening.