Severe thunderstorms are likely to develop along the Foothills this afternoon and evening and will move the southeast. These thunderstorms may be capable of producing a tornado in addition to damaging hail, heavy rain and strong wind gusts. ### This is a dangerous and potentially life-threatening situation. Tornado watches are issued when atmospheric conditions are favourable for the development of thunderstorms that could produce tornadoes. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ABstorm@ec.gc.ca, call 1-800-239-0484 or post reports on X using #ABStorm. Area: (Rocky View Co. near Bragg Creek and Tsuu T'ina Res., Foothills Co. near Priddis and Brown-Lowery Prov. Park, Foothills Co. near Diamond Valley, Foothills Co. near Longview and Eden Valley Res., Foothills Co. near Okotoks and De Winton, Foothills Co. near High River and Aldersyde, Foothills Co. near Cayley, M.D. of Willow Creek near Nanton and Parkland, M.D. of Willow Creek near Claresholm and Stavely, M.D. of Willow Creek near Granum and Peigan Timber Limit, M.D. of Willow Creek near Fort Macleod, Blood Res. 148 including Stand Off, Cardston Co. near Hill Spring and Glenwood, Cardston Co. near Magrath and Woolford Prov. Park, Cardston Co. near Del Bonita and Kimball, Cardston Co. near Mountain View and Beazer, Cardston Co. near Cardston and Carway)