Parts of the UK could face severe wind and rain this coming week - with snow possibly on the way

Weather woes may be on their way as early as the middle of next week as the UK braces for the back end of Hurricane Kirk, with Met Office experts revealing 'outbreaks' of rain

A new weather map shows non-stop snow will fall for 72 hours in the UK - with temperatures set to plunge to -10C in some parts of the country

New weather maps paint a chilling picture for the days to come, as Brits are in for a four-day freeze - with sub-zero temperatures and snow set to hit parts of the country

The Met Office said it it set to turn unsettled over the weekend, ahead of potentially disruptive weather from midweek brought about by the remnant of the major storm as it sweeps towards northwest Europe.

Snow could hit parts of the UK as the remnants of Hurricane Kirk hit British shores, bringing a period of unsettled weather.

Hurricane Kirk is currently over the Atlantic

New weather maps show a dramatic plunge in temperatures this month as the UK is set to become the coldest country in Europe

It's not the news anybody wanted...

The remains of the storm will make landfall on this side of the Atlantic on Wednesday

The forecast is mostly for wind and rain

The country is set for its second round of snowfall this autumn, with up to 7cm of snow expected to fall next week.

New weather maps show the UK could face some of the coldest temperatures in Europe this month

The Met Office has warned that England and Wales could be set for a covering of snow later in October, as a cold snap is expected to sweep across the UK in the coming weeks

Brits have been warned to look out for some of the coldest temperatures in Europe - with meteorologists admitting it will be 'a colder winter than we've been used to'