Met Éireann in stunning 'high pressure' forecast despite snap weather warning

Met Éireann has issued a stunning forecast for Ireland with high pressure on the way despite a snap weather warning for one county this October Bank Holiday weekend. 

Donegal has been hit with a Status Yellow rainfall warning with Met Éireann warning that there will be "persistent and at times heavy rain," with the possibility of "localised flooding." The alert is in place from 2pm to 10pm on Sunday.

Beyond that, Met Éireann is watching an area of high pressure moving towards Ireland, bringing with it increased temperatures and settled weather.

Their outlook says there is "an improving picture for next week," adding that "high pressure will bring more settled conditions, although it will be fairly cloudy but generally dry apart from just some light rain or drizzle at times."

Their Saturday Bank Holiday forecast reads: "Dry with sunny spells for most of today, rain will move quickly southeastwards over the country during the afternoon. Highest temperatures 12 to 15 degrees with light to moderate southerly winds veering northwesterly as the rain clears.

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"Mostly dry and clear overnight [Saturday]. Lowest temperatures 2 to 6 degrees, in light westerly or variable winds.

"Rain will become widespread [on Sunday], persistent and at times heavy in the west and northwest leading to local flooding in places. Highest afternoon temperatures 8 to 13 degrees with moderate to fresh south to southwest winds developing."

The forecast continues: "Sunday night will be cloudy with scattered outbreaks of rain. Mild and humid with temperatures not going below 12 to 15 degrees in light to moderate southwesterly winds.

"Bank Holiday Monday will start out rather cloudy with outbreaks of rain. It will become drier through the afternoon and evening as the rain becomes lighter and patchier. Some brighter spells will develop later in the evening. Highest temperatures of 13 to 16 degrees in a light westerly wind.

"Monday night looks to be cloudy and mostly dry with patches of drizzle, mist and fog. Lowest temperatures of 8 to 11 degrees in light west to northwest or variable winds.

"Tuesday will be fairly cloudy. It'll be a largely dry day with just some patchy light drizzle around. Occasional sunny spells may develop later in the day. Highest temperatures of 12 to 14 degrees in light westerly winds.

"Tuesday night will be cloudy but largely dry for most. Light rain and drizzle will move into the west and northwest through the night. Lowest temperatures of 8 to 12 degrees in light southwesterly winds.

"Wednesday will again be a cloudy day but mainly dry apart from some patches of light drizzle or mist. Highest temperatures of 13 to 17 degrees, mildest in the south and southeast in light westerly winds."