Tornado warnings for several regions of Alberta have been lifted after a tornado was detected in central Alberta.
Environment Canada had issued tornado warnings for several regions on Tuesday afternoon that have since been downgraded.
Hanna – Coronation – Oyen and Lloydminster – Wainwright – Vermilion – Provost had weather warnings for severe storms from 4pm MT. Both areas were also guarded by tornadoes.
BACK to the west of Alliance pic.twitter.com/i8HyoUL8sS
@KyleTWN
In the early hours of Tuesday afternoon, a tornado was reported with the storm five miles north of Alliance, although it weakened shortly thereafter.
Alliance is about 160 km east of Red Deer.
“This is a dangerous and life-threatening situation. Take cover immediately if threatening weather approaches,” the alert said.
Wall cloud rotating strongly to the W of the Alliance pic.twitter.com/jUQF974VDW
@KyleTWN
“If you hear a roaring noise or see a funnel cloud, debris spinning near the ground, flying debris, or any threatening weather approaching, take refuge immediately.”