Live updates: Alerts issued for severe storms across central Alberta

'Very unstable' atmospheric conditions across central Alberta prompted a series of weather alerts Monday afternoon.

"Very unstable" atmospheric conditions across central Alberta prompted a series of weather alerts Monday afternoon.

According to the Prairie and Arctic Storm Prediction Centre, severe storms were forecasted to develop across the foothills to central regions of the province, with the potential for heavy rain, large hail, and wind gusts.

Here is a timeline of the alerts and warnings:

At 6:12 p.m., meteorologists were tracking a severe rotating thunderstorm possibly producing a tornado near Knee Hill Valley, moving southeast at 40 kilometres per hour. The communities of Knee Hill Valley and Milnerton were in its path.

Officials warned residents and visitors in several counties of severe thunderstorms that had potential to produce tornadoes in central Alberta Monday afternoon.

"Seek shelter immediately in a basement or reinforced structure," the alert read. "Get low and put as many walls between yourself and the storm as possible.

"Stay away from windows, doors and outside walls. If you are on the highway and cannot avoid the tornado, seek shelter in a ditch or ravine."