Tornadoes spotted northeast of Lethbridge in Iron Springs, Enchant area

Environment Canada issued a tornado watch for the city of Lethbridge on Wednesday at 2:30 p.m.

Tornadoes were spotted across a widespread area Wednesday, including in the Iron Springs area, about 40 kilometres northeast of Lethbridge.

Images of twisters were also captured from the Enchant area, further to the the northeast.

Environment Canada confirmed tornadoes in southern Alberta, but didn't confirm how many.

Environment Canada issued a tornado watch for the city of Lethbridge on Wednesday at 2:30 p.m.

Alberta Emergency Alert also issued a tornado warning for Picture Butte and Lethbridge County.

Environment Canada released the following statement on its website: