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# storm erik

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Chimpanzees escape Belfast Zoo enclosure using snapped tree branch

One chimp wandered across a pathway where visitors to the zoo were standing.

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Feb 10th 2019, 3:30 PM

Storm Erik set to bring gale force winds and prolonged rain throughout the country

Saturday night will get very cold.

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Feb 8th 2019, 9:05 AM

Number of national parks to temporarily close as Storm Erik to hit country tomorrow

A status orange wind warning for Galway and Mayo has been issued by Met Éireann today.

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Feb 7th 2019, 9:37 PM

Storm Erik to hit with 'damaging gusts' of up to 130 km/h

A Status Orange warning is in place for three counties.

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Feb 7th 2019, 11:10 AM