Tornado watch issued for Chatham County Saturday night as thunderstorms roll through

Portions of Chatham County are under a tornado watch until 8:45 p.m. Saturday as severe thunderstorms make their way through the Savannah area, according to the National Weather Service Charleston .

Areas of the county that could see impacts include Midtown Savannah, Coffee Bluff, Windsor Forest, Wilmington Island, Hunter Army Airfield, Downtown Savannah, Montgomery, Vernonburg, Skidaway Island and Isle of Hope, according to the tornado watch.

The NWS says impacts could include tree damage and flying debris. Those in the area should seek shelter and move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built building away from windows, NWS says…

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