Will Hurricane Kirk bring bad weather to Ipswich?

The big picture: Ipswich looks set to dodge any adverse weather as what remains of Hurricane Kirk makes its way across the Atlantic.

Why it matters: The media loves to whip up a storm about the weather as sensationalising weather forecasts is a tried-and-tested strategy for driving pageviews.

After all, gale-force winds, "snow bombs," and hurricanes are much more exciting than "unseasonably mild with plenty of sunshine and occasional gusts" – exactly what the Met Office forecasts for our town this week.

Enjoy the sunshine, and watch out for occasional strong gusts of wind.