Storm Erin and Met Office verdict on how and when it will impact UK weather

The UK could be bracing for unusual weather conditions due to a tropical storm currently making its way across the Atlantic.

Storm Erin has already battered Cape Verde, prompting authorities to declare a state of emergency on São Vicente and Santo Antão islands which lie off the west coast of Africa.

It comes after nine people were killed and around 1,500 were forced to evacuate their homes.

The National Hurricane Centre has warned people to be ready for the westward-moving winds that could reach the Leeward Islands, Bermuda or the east coast of the US and the Met Office has spoken of how and when the storm could affect the UK.

The Met Office has suggested that the deadly storm could have a big say on weather

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