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A huge storm ‘wrapped up’ in the jet stream will smash the UK before a second attack is launched by a dying hurricane. Britons are warned to make the most of the calm weather before the gates open to the fury of the Atlantic storm season. A major low-pressure system will hit this weekend before the remains of Hurricane Kirk plough through next week. Kirk, currently a 125-mph mega storm hurtling across the tropics, will weaken before its remains approach the UK on the jet stream. Met Office meteorologist Aidan McGivern said: “Most likely, Kirk in some shape or form will come close to the UK eit…

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