The remnants of Hurricane Kirk churned across western Europe on Wednesday, ripping up trees in Spain and Portugal and drenching France. French authorities warned the public of a high risk of flooding in more than 30 areas.

France is bracing for heavy rain and flooding as the remnants of Hurricane Kirk pass over the country on Wednesday.

The UK is braced for strong winds and heavy downpours as the remnants of Hurricane Kirk are set to sweep the country.

Euronews Green spoke to Chartered Meteorologist Lars Lowinski to find out the likely impact of the storm.View on euronews

The remnants of Hurricane Kirk are forecast to hit France on Wednesday, after weakening to a post-tropical cyclone.

This satellite image provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, NOAA, shows Tropical Storm Kirk strengthening over the Atlantic Ocean.