Why hasn't the UK had any named storms yet?
Summary
The UK has not experienced any named storms this autumn so far because strong winds and storms have been guided away by stable high-pressure areas. However, weather experts warn that this calm period may change soon, with increased chances of rain and wind linked to a climate pattern called El Niño.Key Facts
- The UK usually gets named storms when weather systems have strong winds or heavy rain, which helps people prepare.
- This year, high-pressure areas have kept stormy weather away from the UK.
- The jet stream, a fast wind high in the atmosphere that guides storms, has been located north-west of the UK.
- Southern parts of England have had very little rain, causing drought and low water levels in reservoirs.
- The UK's Met Office predicts wetter and windier weather as autumn and winter go on because El Niño is growing stronger.
- Storm naming in the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands started in 2015 to increase public awareness.
- Storms are most frequent in the winter months of December, January, and February.
- Forecasters say there could be widespread disruptive weather later this season.
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