Met Office reveals storm names for 2025-26 after public vote – is yours on the list?
Finnuala, Tadhg and Wubbo among new Met Office storm names
- The UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands have unveiled the latest list of storm names for the upcoming winter season, compiled from over 50,000 public suggestions.
- The Met Office, Met Eireann, and KNMI collaborate on the naming system, which aims to enhance public awareness, encourage preparation, and ensure safety during severe weather events.
- Many of the chosen names, such as Amy, Dave, Isla, and Violet, reflect personal tributes to loved ones or pets.
- Storms are given a name when they are expected to cause medium or high impacts in the UK, Ireland, or the Netherlands, primarily focusing on wind but also considering rain or snow.
- Meteorologists emphasise that naming storms significantly raises public awareness and prompts action, a crucial tool as climate change contributes to more extreme weather and increased flood risks.