'Monster storm' expected to hit the UK in a matter of days thanks to Hurricane Kirk

Hurrican Kirk is set to lash the country with snow, heavy rain and strong winds

Some parts of the UK could to be hit by a “monster” storm according to The Express. Latest weather maps have suggested a period of disruptive weather for the country with a weather map from WXCharts showing a massive storm will hit the UK in the next few days.

The storm is expected to arrive on on Wednesday October 9, with half of the country impacted by heavy rain and winds. The forecast comes as the weather system strengthened into a category four storm on Friday and its remnants threaten to bring a spell of unsettled conditions, with temperatures forecast to fall.

Maps from WXCharts show that the southern half of the country is likely to be the worst impacted by the latest storm. Areas such as Plymouth, Southampton, Cardiff, London and Birmingham may witness heavy rainfall during that period and temperature levels are likely to hover around 9-10C, as per the weather maps.

According to the Met Office, from midweek, Hurricane Kirk, which is currently in the Atlantic, poses a threat of bringing disruptive rain and wind for some, though it will have lost its status as a hurricane by the time it reaches northwest Europe.

Chris Bulmer, Deputy Chief Meteorologist at the Met Office, said: “Kirk over the North Atlantic will lose its status as a hurricane early next week before being swept towards northwest Europe. The resulting low pressure system will still have the potential to bring disruptive rain and winds to some areas, including parts of the UK, from the middle of next week.

“There remains much detail to work out on the exact track and timing of the system. 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. The need for warnings will be kept under review over the coming days, so it’s important to stay up to date with the latest forecast.”

The Met Office’s long-range forecast between October 10 and 19 reads: “The forecast period looks most likely to be mostly unsettled, with frequent bouts of wind and rain associated with areas of low pressure.

“There remains a threat of ex-Hurricane Kirk bringing very wet and windy conditions to some parts of the UK, especially the south, although the centre of this system looks most likely to track across northern France.

“Scotland and Northern Ireland are more likely to turn colder with showers from Wednesday, the colder weather (perhaps some snow on Scottish mountains) then gradually working its way south by the end of the week.

“Perhaps turning a little more settled for some areas as we head into next weekend, although detail by this stage is very low confidence."