Former tropical storm Alex to bring rain and heavy winds to Ireland this weekend

The unsettled weather will continue to bring the possibility of rain showers over the rest of the weekend, the national forecaster said. Picture Denis Minihane.

As the tail end of a former tropical storm passes over Ireland this weekend, we can expect the showers and warm conditions to continue for the next few days.

According to Met Éireann, Storm Alex is currently tracking across the Atlantic where it is expected to bring winds of up to 60kph to coastal areas, having brought heavy rain to southern Florida over the weekend.