France on Alert as Remnants of Hurricane Kirk Move Across Europe.

France is preparing for heavy rain and flooding as the remnants of Hurricane Kirk move across the country. The storm has triggered orange rain and flood warnings in certain regions, while the Loire and Rhone valleys are on alert for violent winds. The storm will also disrupt corn harvesting and wheat planting, which are already behind schedule due to the wettest September in 25 years. Germany has also issued alerts for heavy rain as the storm tracks across the region. In the US, Hurricane Milton is approaching Florida's west coast as a dangerous Category 5 storm, with the potential for widespread flooding in Tampa Bay. [Extracted from the article]