Rain, thunder, and 'possible floods' expected this weekend, says Met Éireann

Some scattered showers are expected in the south-west on Saturday morning which will then spread up the country. Picture: Denis Minihane.

It looks like the days of warm, bright, long sunny spells are long gone as Met Éireann says that heavy, thundery showers with possible flooding" is expected this weekend. 

While the warm and humid weather is set to stay, showers are expected in parts of the country both "day and night" according to Met Éireann.