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Environment Canada issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Vulcan County, Siksika Nation, and parts of the Foothills. OkotoksOnline/Stephen Strand
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Vulcan County, Siksika Nation, and areas of the Foothills are under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch. 

Environment Canada issued the Watch today (Aug. 13) at 11 a.m. 

The Watch is in effect for the following areas: 

  • Foothills Co. near Blackie 
  • Siksika Res. 146 
  • Vulcan Co. near Arrowwood, Herronton, and Queenstown 
  • Vulcan Co. near Vulcan and Ensign 
  • Vulcan Co. near Carmangay and Champion 
  • Vulcan Co. near Lomond Travers and Little Bow Reservoirs 
  • Vulcan Co. near Milo 

Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that could be capable of producing strong wind gusts and large hail. 

Along with the Watch, a Heat Warning is still in effect for areas of the region.