EF1 tornado confirmed after storm touches down near Savannah

The tornado touched down on Wilmington Island leaving a path of destruction for more than 2 miles. 

SAVANNAH, Ga. — The National Weather Service confirmed Sunday evening that an EF1 tornado hit near Savannah on  Saturday with winds up to 105 mph.

The tornado touched down on Wilmington Island, leaving a path of destruction for more than 2 miles.

The NWS said it received a report of a roof collapse and a minor injury at the Savannah Yacht Club.

Severe Weather Team 2 also confirmed Sunday that tornado sirens did not go off in the area because the system was down for maintenance.

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