New storm names for 2026-2027 released by Met Office
Tuesday 1 September marks the start of the UK storm season and a new list of storm names have been released including Austen, Chloe and Evelyn.
The UK's Met Office has released a new list of storm names for the 2026-2027 season, which begins on September 1st. The list includes names such as Austen, Chloe, and Evelyn, which will be used to identify storms that meet the Met Office's naming criteria. The storm naming system is used to help raise awareness of severe weather and provide a clear and simple way of communicating information to the public.
The storm naming system has been in place since 2015 and is a collaboration between the Met Office and other weather agencies across the UK and Ireland. The names are chosen to be easily recognizable and pronounceable, and are selected from a list of suggestions provided by the public. The system helps to provide a consistent and clear way of communicating information about severe weather, which is especially important for vulnerable populations and those who may be affected by storms.
As the storm season begins, it's worth noting that the Met Office is urging people to stay informed about severe weather and to follow their advice and guidance. The public can expect more information on storm naming and severe weather as the season progresses. What's worth watching next is how the storm season unfolds and whether any of the newly named storms make an impact on the UK.
Originally reported by bbc.co.uk. BahaNews adds analysis for general news readers.