High River Fire Department responded to a blaze caused by lightening last night.

High River Fire Department responded to a blaze caused by lightening last night.

Captain Cody Zebedee says it was on the outskirts of town.

"All I can tell you is that is was a rural business just outside of town.  Their roof was struck by lightening and it caused some damage to the interior of the bldg"

A severe thunderstorm watch was upgraded to a thunderstorm warning this afternoon for the MD of Foothills, Strathmore, Vulcan and Blackie areas.

Very heavy rain and marble sized pummeled High River.

The ditches were also white this afternoon with hail in the Pine Creek Coulee area.