People in the Cochrane area were being warned of high winds, heavy rain and possible nickel-sized hail as a severe thunderstorm warning was issued for the area Thursday evening.
According to an Environment Canada warning sent at 6:43 p.m., the thunderstorm was just west of Cochrane and moving southeast at 25 km/h.
“Large hail can damage property and cause injury,” Environment Canada said.
The warning was downgraded to a watch shortly before 8 p.m. and dropped entirely by 9:30 p.m.
“Strong wind gusts can toss loose objects, damage weak buildings, break branches off trees and overturn large vehicles. Remember, severe thunderstorms can produce tornadoes.”
Officials reminded residents that should “threatening weather” approach, they should take cover immediately, adding that lightning can be deadly.
Other parts of Rocky View County were also under severe thunderstorm alerts Thursday evening.
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