Hurricane Kirk is currently positioned thousands of miles away from the UK, but meteorologists predict its movement towards the north may impact the UK’s weather in the coming week. Although it remains uncertain whether Hurricane Kirk will directly cross the UK or veer southwards, a general decrease in temperatures is expected for next week. Derek Brockway, a forecaster at BBC Wales, anticipates Hurricane Kirk’s approach towards the UK as it traverses cooler waters.
BBC Weather’s recent models indicate a formation of a significant low-pressure system over southern and eastern England by the middle of next week. While there have been speculations of snowfall, the Met Office’s long-range forecast suggests that any snow may be confined to the Scottish mountains. The Met Office’s long-range projection for the UK from next Tuesday to Thursday describes an unsettled period with frequent spells of wind and rain associated with low-pressure systems. Initially, there may be showers in southern regions, potentially transitioning to widespread rain and strong winds linked to the remnants of Hurricane Kirk later in the week.
The Met Office expects Scotland and Northern Ireland to experience a rapid decline in temperatures with showers, and potential sleet or snow on Scottish mountains following Hurricane Kirk’s clearance. Although a brief period of calmer weather is plausible, further bouts of wind and rain, particularly affecting southern regions, are likely towards the end of the period. BBC Weather’s extended forecast outlines the likelihood of colder conditions affecting northern parts of the UK by mid-next week due to a high-pressure system near Greenland directing Arctic air southward. Additionally, the remnants of ex-Tropical Cyclone Kirk could introduce unsettled weather, potentially leading to a period of strong winds by the following weekend as an intense cyclogenesis event occurs over the UK, ushering in colder air.
While Hurricane Kirk’s exact impact remains uncertain, preparations are being made for potential disruptions in the UK’s weather patterns. Stay tuned for further updates as meteorologists closely monitor the situation.