Hurricane activity in the Atlantic Ocean has picked up steam in recent weeks, with several named hurricanes making their way toward the United States and Europe after a period of relative calm.
There were also reports of Hurricane Isaac and Tropical Storm Joyce, which did not make landfall as they developed and spread over the ocean.
However, as Hurricane Kirk approaches Europe, what is the danger for the UK?
If the prognosis remains unchanged, we have a slight blow.
The worst of the weather is expected to be in continental Europe. However, a yellow weather warning is in place for the UK and covers towns and cities such as Leeds, York and Middlesbrough.
These areas can expect heavy rain until 3pm on Wednesday, October 9.
The rest of the UK can expect a rather cloudy and rainy day, particularly in eastern parts of England. A northerly breeze could be felt across the UK until Thursday 10 October.
From Friday 11 October, the south of England is expected to have spells of sunshine and light winds, while it will remain cloudy in the north.
What is happening in Florida?
As Hurricane Kirk heads east toward mainland Europe, Florida has a bigger hurricane to worry about: Milton.
The hurricane is expected to make landfall late Wednesday, October 9.
The National Hurricane Center said Milton strengthened back into a Category 5 hurricane, sustaining winds of up to 165 mph.
Virgin Atlantic announced that it had changed its flight schedule due to the hurricane, adding that there may be delays and cancellations for flights to and from Orlando and Tampa.
It is recommended that passengers flying to or from these locations visit the airline’s website for updated information.
Why does America get hurricanes?
Storms could be their source of energy. The climate system is moving west as warm ocean air rises within it, and that creates a low pressure area below, NOAA said.
The geography of America makes it very vulnerable to hurricanes, since this is a region where warm ocean waters and storms come together.
But there are some areas in the United States at a higher risk than others to experience the impacts of a hurricane.
The East Coast of America is very hot, a primary reason why it always hits Florida.
