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. (Image: Met Office)

Met Office map shows areas 'at risk' of Hurricane Kirk disruption as heavy wind and rain hit in hours

A Met Office map shows areas 'at risk' of being battered by the tail end of Hurricane Kirk next week, with heavy rain and strong winds set to hit parts of the UK

by · Birmingham Live

A Met Office map has unveiled the parts of the UK that could be 'at risk' of getting hammered by the tail end of Hurricane Kirk next week. Forecasters warn of impending heavy wind and rain set to lash parts of England, Wales, and Scotland early next week as remnants of the storm sweep across the Atlantic towards Europe.

From midweek, the fading might of Hurricane Kirk brings with it the threat of significant rainfall and gales, although it's expected to shed its hurricane status as it nears northwest Europe. The new Met Office map shows England, Wales, southeast Scotland and east Northern Ireland bracing for possible disruption, with predicted downpours of 20 to 40mm in certain spots.

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Most regions in England and Wales should prepare for torrential downpours along with 'disruptive winds', particularly if Kirk's trail blazes over the UK. Deputy Chief Meteorologist at the Met Office, Chris Bulmer, has stated: "Kirk over the North Atlantic will lose its status as a hurricane early next week before being swept towards northwest Europe."

Adding: "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."

Emphasising the uncertainties ahead, he explained, "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."