Brace yourselves, Brits – we’re in for a stormy week. Right now, Hurricane Kirk is making its way across the Atlantic towards northwest Europe. By the time it reaches us it will no longer be a hurricane, but it will still bring with it torrential rain and strong winds.
Experts say that remnants of Kirk will likely hit hardest on Wednesday October 9 and Thursday October 10, but they can’t say yet whether it will meet the UK criteria for a storm. The Met Office hasn’t ruled out issuing weather warnings.
Chris Bulmer, deputy chief meteorologist at the Met Office, said: ‘Across the UK, parts of England and Wales look to have the greatest risk of heavy rain and strong winds during Wednesday and Thursday. However, a more southward track of this system, which is equally plausible at this stage, would see the most disruptive conditions impact France.’
Before the drizzly, gusty effects of Kirk are felt on Wednesday, however, it’s worth noting that the UK’s poor weather will begin before then. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for much of southern England on Tuesday (October 8), noting that heavy showers and thunderstorms could cause ‘localised disruption’. That warning is in place until 10pm.
Scotland and Northern Ireland are expected to get the coldest temperatures this week, perhaps with some snow on the Scottish mountains. Other forecasters have suggested snow in other parts of the UK, too.
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