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Why do we name storms?
The Met Office, along with Met Éireann and KNMI, names storms that could cause 'medium' or 'high' impacts in the UK, Ireland, or the Netherlands. This system helps to raise public awareness and ensure consistent communication across different agencies. Naming storms makes people more likely to take warnings seriously and prepare for severe weather.
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