Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Olds, Didsbury

Severe thunderstorm warnings and watches were issued Thursday afternoon for Mountain View County, including Olds and Didsbury. (file photo)

A severe thunderstorm watch was issued for Mountain View County on Thursday afternoon, including Olds and Didsbury.

Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) posted the watch at 12:54 p.m.

“Thunderstorms are expected to develop this afternoon and evening over western and central Alberta,“ ECCC posted. ”These thunderstorms may become severe, producing large hail, strong wind gusts and local downpours.

“Any severe thunderstorms that do develop will move to the east or southeast through the evening and overnight hours.”