UK storm names 2024-25

Storms in the western region of Europe, which includes the UK, are named by Met Éireann, the Met Office and KNMI (The Dutch national weather forecasting service). Only those expected to bring severe weather and cause significant disruption are named. Storms are named to facilitate communication about the expected arrival of severe weather. The current naming system began in 2015.
21st October 2024

Storm Ashley
The first named storm of 2024-25

UK storm season v Atlantic hurricane season

The UK storm season runs from the beginning of September to the end of August in the following year. Therefore, it is effectively ongoing, unlike the Atlantic hurricane season as defined by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The latter officially on begins on 1st June and ends on 30th November.

Why the difference? The Atlantic hurricane season is based on historical data showing that the majority of hurricanes form during those months. Hurricanes mostly form in the tropics; however, deep areas of low pressure can form in the North Atlantic throughout the course of the year and head towards the UK.

Named storms for 2024-25

The table lists the named storms which have been agreed by Met Éireann, the Met Office and KNMI. There are no storms for Q, U, X, Y and Z to be consistent with the US National Hurricane Centre naming conventions.

Name Date named Notes
Ashley 18 October 2024   Worst in the north west of the UK where gusts of around 80mph were recorded, with a provisional report of a gust of 111mph at the summit of Cairngorm
Bert    
Conall     
Éowyn    
Floris    
Gerben     
Hugo     
Izzy     
James     
Kayleigh    
Lewis    
Mavis     
Naoise     
Otje     
Poppy     
Rafi     
Sayuri     
Tilly     
Vivienne     
Wren     

 

What about ex hurricanes and tropical storms?

If the remnants of a hurricane or tropical storm approach the UK it is referred to by the name NOAA has assigned to it. For example, Hurricane Milton would be addressed as "ex-Hurricane Milton". However, if it meets the criteria to be a named storm in the UK, Ireland or Holland (western Europe group) it would become known as Storm Milton.

How many storms are likely to be named?

It isn't possible to forecast how many named storms there will be in a given season, but previous years can give some pointers. The 2023-24 season produced twelve, with the first being Agnes on 25th September 2023 and the last being Lilian on 22nd August 2024. The season was considered an active one.

In contrast there were only two in the 2022-23 season: Antoni and Betty. However, storms Otto (Danish Met Service) and Noa (Meteo France) impacted the UK and consequently retained their names.

The 2021-22 season saw Met Éireann, the Met Office and KNMI name six storms. In addition, one was retained from the Danish Met Service.

Stay up to date

The table of named storms will be updated throughout the course of the season. Do you have views on the storm naming system? If so then let us know.

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