Hurricane Erin could bring 16ft waves to the UK

UK’s ‘hottest summer on record’ to be ended by remnants of major category three storm

Meteorologists are looking at how Hurricane Erin could strengthen the jet stream and impact UK weather after the bank holiday weekend as it sweeps across the Atlantic.

Category 2 hurricane could bring ‘life-threatening surf and rip currents’ across the U.S., Bahamas, Bermuda and Atlantic Canada

Forecasters are tracking the potential impact of Erin, which underwent a 'remarkable' 24-hour transition from a tropical storm to a 160mph Category 5 'monster' last weekend.

Hurricane Erin could bring 16ft waves to the UK

Thousands of sun-seeking Brits are set to flock to beaches and beauty spots across the country today in what is set to be the hottest August Bank Holiday in six years.