Met Office warns UK could be hit by 'heavy rain and strong winds' as ex-Hurricane Kirk approaches
manchestereveningnews.co.ukThe UK could be hit by more heavy rain and strong winds as the remnants of Hurricane Kirk crosses the Atlantic. The Met Office said the second half of next week could see more unsettled weather as the ex-hurricane comes close - or even crosses - the UK.
The storm, which is currently over the Atlantic, will have lost its hurricane strength by the time it reaches the UK. READ MORE: Dramatic helicopter footage captures 'daft' man dazzling pilot with laser pen Met Office Deputy Chief Meteorologist Tony Wisson said: "Hurricane Kirk is currently in the tropical Atlantic.
It is expected to move north into cooler waters, where it will lose a lot of its strength, but maintain its identity as a moderately deep low pressure system. “There are complex processes involved when a hurricane undergoes what is known as ‘extra tropical transition’.
This results in a lot of variability in the forecast, which means that predictability is low at longer lead times. Therefore, confidence in any one scenario is very low. “There are a few apparent scenarios.
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