Exact date monster storm to batter Britain with heavy rain and strong winds

The storm, which will be thundery in places, will strike on Wednesday October 9, forecasters at WX Charts say. Region in the east of England, notably Lincolnshire and Cambridgeshire, are expected to see the heaviest rain

A dramatic new weather map has revealed that parts of the UK are set to be battered by a monster storm this week, with forecasters predicting up to 10mm of rain to fall per hour.

The tempest, which could include thunder in some areas, is expected to hit on Wednesday October 9, according to experts at WX Charts. Regions in the east of England, particularly Lincolnshire and Cambridgeshire, are bracing for the heaviest downpours.

The remnants of Hurricane Kirk, after tearing through parts of the US, are fuelling this bout of bad weather. Dr Peter Inness, a meteorologist from the University of Reading, previously informed the Mirror that the Midlands are likely to feel the effects of the cyclone's tail end, a view that is echoed by the latest WX Chart forecasts.

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Heavy rainfall is anticipated across the East Midlands come Wednesday.

As the day progresses, the northerly winds are set to intensify, especially along the North Sea coast reaching as far north as East Lothian. Meteorologists predict gusts could reach speeds of up to 50mph here and in Cumbria as well, reports the Mirror.

Chris Bulmer, Deputy Chief Meteorologist at the Met Office, commented: "Kirk over the North Atlantic will lose its status as a hurricane early next week before being swept towards northwest Europe."

He added: "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."

Later in the month, the mercury is set to plummet - forecasters predict this could lead to snowfall across several regions. A top weather expert had previously warned that five areas, including the West Midlands, are expected to be hit hardest by the treacherous conditions.