Severe thunderstorm watches issued for Calgary and neighbouring areas

Environment Canada and Climate Change has issued severe thunderstorm watches for the City of Calgary and regions to the north, west and east of the city. As of 11 a.m. Wednesday, watches are in effect for the following areas that may experience heavy rain, strong win and large hail:City of Calgary; Airdrie, Cochrane, Olds and Sundre; Brooks, Strathmore and Vulcan; Drumheller and Three Hills; Rocky Mountain House and Caroline; Red Deer, Ponoka, Innisfail and Stettler; and, Drayton Valley, Devon,