RTE reports: Winter weather hits Ireland as Storm Dennis arrives

RTE screenshot shows the Promenade at Tramore Co Waterford as the storm surge hit. RTE reports it is expected to be closed until Monday. 2/17

Met Éireann has issued a Status Orange wind warning for nine counties as Storm Dennis batters the country.

The counties covered by the warning are Donegal, Galway, Leitrim, Mayo, Sligo, Clare, Cork, Kerry and Limerick.

Met Éireann said southwest winds are expected to reach mean speeds of 60-80 km/h, with severe gusts of up to 120km/h.

The wind will be the strongest on exposed hills and coasts, with a risk of coastal flooding also in place.

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