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Tornado hits Chatham County; 1 minor injury reported

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WILMINGTON ISLAND, Ga. (AP) — Forecasters say a tornado passed through the Wilmington Island area, east of Savannah.

The National Weather Service confirmed the tornado hit Chatham County on Saturday afternoon. It says it received a report of a roof collapse and a minor injury at the Savannah Yacht Club.

Forecasters say they will send a survey team to the area to determine more details about the tornado, including its strength.