Shaun the Sheep hailed on latest list of storm names
Summary
The UK Met Office, Ireland’s Met Éireann, and the Netherlands’ KNMI have announced the list of storm names for the 2026-27 autumn and winter season. The list includes names suggested by the public, such as Shaun the Sheep, and aims to help people prepare for severe weather.Key Facts
- The 2026-27 storm names were announced by meteorological services from the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands.
- Over 40,000 name suggestions were submitted by the public.
- Names on the list include Austen, Boelo, Chloe, Finn, Ivy, Shaun, and others representing the three countries.
- Shaun the Sheep was added after a public vote involving the animation studio Aardman.
- The naming system started in 2015 to help people recognize and prepare for serious storms.
- Storms get names when expected to cause medium or high impact, mainly due to wind, but also rain or snow.
- Previous storms named this year reached up to the letter D, like Storm Dave.
- Names often honor people, animals, or characters with personal or cultural significance.
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