Weather warning issued as remnants of Hurricane Ophelia to bring strong winds and rain

A weather warning is in effect throughout this weekend as the tail end of Hurrican Ophelia pushes across the Atlantic Ocean and towards Ireland.

While there will be some unseasonably high temperatures today, heavy rain and strong winds are due later in the weekend.

"There is still a high degree of uncertainty regarding the exact track and evolution of the storm," said Met Eireann.

"However, storm force winds, heavy rain and high seas are threatened. Met Eireann will continue to monitor this storm and will issue appropriate warnings as required."

They have issued a Status Yellow weather warning that will be in effect from 6am on Monday until 6am on Tuesday.

Today will start off mostly cloudy with outbreaks of rain and drizzle. Drier weather will extend from the south. Most places will be dry this afternoon with some sunny intervals. There'll be some rain and drizzle at times near Connacht and Ulster coasts. Mild and humid with highest temperatures of 16-20 degrees and moderate to fresh southerly winds.

Tonight will be mild and cloudy with some patchy drizzle. Rain will become more persistent in the west overnight. Breezy with fresh southerly winds and lowest temperatures of 11-14 degrees.