Met Office map shows areas 'at risk' of Hurricane Kirk disruption as heavy wind and rain to batter UK next week

A Met Office map has revealed which areas of the UK could be 'at risk' of being blasted by the tail end of Hurricane Kirk next week.

Heavy wind and rain is set to batter parts of England, Wales and Scotland early next week, brought about by the remnants of the major storm as it sweeps across the Atlantic towards Europe.

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

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According to a new map issued by the Met Office, England, Wales, south east Scotland and east Northern Ireland are 'at risk' of disruption, with 20 to 40mm of rainfall expected in some areas.

However most of England and Wales will likely be battered by heavy rain, with 'disruptive winds' also likely if Kirk tracks over the UK next week.

Chris Bulmer is a Deputy Chief Meteorologist at the Met Office and 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.”