The UK is bracing for the arrival of Hurricane Kirk, which is expected to bring brutal weather conditions, with winds reaching up to 70mph.

A shocking weather forecast from WX Charts shows the storm system sweeping in from the Atlantic, with peak gusts and rainfall threatening to cause widespread disruption on Wednesday and Thursday of this week.

According to the charts, the storm will bring gale-force winds that could see peak gusts reaching up to 75mph across parts of the UK, particularly impacting coastal areas.

The South Coast will be worst hit as the ex-hurricane makes its way through the English Channel. Inland parts of the south can also expect some brutal weather including torrential downpours from Wednesday afternoon.

The latest weather charts, valid for 6am on Thursday, show intense wind fields expanding from the Atlantic, engulfing Ireland, Wales, and Scotland by noon.

As the storm system moves east, the winds will continue to build, battering much of the country, with gusts in excess of 62 mph predicted across central and northern parts of the UK.

In addition to strong winds, WX Charts reveal that large areas of the UK could see significant rainfall, with accumulations between 30-40mm over a 24-hour period. Southern parts of England could be hit with over 100mm on rain.

Western parts of Ireland and Scotland are expected to be hit hardest, with rainfall totals reaching up to 80mm (3.14 inches).

As the storm pushes through the UK, it could also bring the risk of localised flooding, especially in the western and northern regions.

The severe conditions are predicted to last through Thursday and into the early hours of Friday, potentially causing travel disruptions.

The storm's trajectory indicates that Britain will feel the brunt of Hurricane Kirk, which has been tracking across the Atlantic over the past week.

The Met Office’s long-range forecast between October 10 and 19 reads: "The forecast period looks most likely to be mostly unsettled, with frequent bouts of wind and rain associated with areas of low pressure.

“There remains a threat of ex-Hurricane Kirk bringing very wet and windy conditions to some parts of the UK, especially the south, although the centre of this system looks most likely to track across northern France."