Environment Canada lifted thunderstorm warning for Rocky View County and Calgary

A thunderstorm warning has been lifted for Rocky View County near Cochrane, Alta., and Calgary on Sunday evening.

Environment Canada said thunderstorms have developed over the foothills and a few may produce strong wind gusts, large hail and heavy rainfall. At around 5:04 p.m., the thunderstorms are said to be located north of downtown Calgary and are moving east at 10 km/h.

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The thunderstorms are forecast to persist into the evening as they slowly move eastward.

Environment Canada lifted the warning at around 5:20 p.m.

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