'Potentially life-threatening' tornado reported in central Alberta

Tornado warnings for several regions in Alberta have been lifted after a tornado was spottedin central Alberta.

Environment Canadahadissued a tornado warnings for multiple regions Tuesday afternoon that have since been downgraded.

Hanna - Coronation - Oyenand Lloydminster - Wainwright - Vermilion - Provost had weather warnings in place for severe thunderstorms as of 4 p.m. MT. Both areas were also on tornado watch.

Earlier Tuesday afternoon, atornado was reported with the thunderstorm five kilometres north of Alliance, though it weakened soon after.

Alliance is approximately 160 km east of Red Deer.

"This is a dangerous and potentially life-threatening situation. Take cover immediately if threatening weather approaches," the alert read.

"If you hear a roaring sound or see a funnel cloud, swirling debris near the ground, flying debris, or any threatening weather approaching, take shelter immediately."