Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the Cochrane area, saying conditions are favourable for severe thunderstorms which may produce strong wind, large hail and heavy rain. 

Also included in today's watch is: 

  • Mountain View Co. near Carstairs and Stirlingville
  • Mountain View Co. near Cremona and Water Valley
  • Mountain View Co. near Olds and Didsbury
  • Mountain View Co. near Sundre
  • Rocky View Co. near Airdrie and Crossfield
  • Rocky View Co. near Bottrel and Madden