The public have chosen the next storm names - get ready for Amy, Bram and Chandra
Summary
Storms in the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands have new names chosen by the public for the upcoming storm season. These names are selected to reflect diversity and are given when storms are predicted to cause medium or high impacts. The current storm-naming practice, which began in 2015, helps people stay informed during severe weather events.Key Facts
- The first storms in the new season will be named Amy, Bram, and Chandra.
- Over 50,000 name suggestions were received from the public.
- Storm names reflect regional diversity and consider pronunciation and meanings.
- Storms are named when they are likely to cause significant disruption or damage.
- The UK Met Office began naming storms in 2015 to streamline public alerts.
- During the 2024/25 season, there were six named storms in the UK.
- Different European regions have coordinated storm naming groups.
- Some storm names, such as hurricanes crossing from the Atlantic, keep their original names.
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