Summary
- Hurricane activity in the Atlantic Ocean has increased recently, with Hurricane Kirk reaching major category 4 status.
- The remnants of Hurricane Kirk are unlikely to directly impact the UK, but may bring wet and windy weather to northern Iberia and France.
- Sensational tabloid headlines have caused confusion about the potential impacts of Hurricane Kirk on the UK.
- Meanwhile, Hurricane Milton has formed in the Gulf of Mexico and is expected to impact Florida before potentially moving towards western Atlantic Ocean.