Storm names 2025-26: How do storms like Goretti get their names?
Summary
Storm Goretti is a storm named by Meteo-France, expected to affect northern France and parts of the UK with strong winds and possible snow. The naming of storms helps communicate severe weather information effectively, and the names are chosen collaboratively by weather agencies in the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands. Storm names follow an alphabetical order, but not all letters are used due to naming conventions.Key Facts
- Storm Goretti will impact northern France and also bring strong winds to parts of England and Wales.
- Meteo-France named Storm Goretti, and all agencies use the same name for consistency.
- The Met Office collaborates with Ireland and the Netherlands on storm names for the UK.
- Storm names are announced each year on 1 September and follow the alphabet.
- Storms are named to improve communication and awareness; 93% of people in warning areas noticed alerts for Storm Floris.
- Names are chosen from public suggestions in the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands.
- Certain letters (Q, U, X, Y, and Z) are not used in storm names due to global conventions.
- The UK has experienced variability in storm occurrences with differing numbers and timings each year.
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