UK storm names 2025-26 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 storms expected to bring severe weather and cause significant disruption are named. Naming storms helps to facilitate clear communication about the expected arrival of severe weather. The current naming system began in 2015. By Brian Gaze3rd September 2025 The 2025-26 named storm season has started 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 2025-26 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 Amy 1 October 2025 Bram 8 December 2025 Named by Met Eireann Chandra 26 January 2026 Dave 2 April 2026 Easter weekend Eddie Fionnuala Gerard Hannah Isla Janna Kasia Lilith Marty Nico Oscar Patrick Ruby Stevie Tadhg Violet Wubbo 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 2024–25 season produced six storms, with the last one, Floris, named on 1 August 2025. The 2023–24 season produced twelve storms, with the first being Agnes on 25 September 2023 and the last being Lilian on 22 August 2024. The season was considered an active one. In contrast there were only two storms in the 2022–23 season: Antoni and Betty. However, storms Otto (named by the Danish Meteorological Institute) and Noa (named by Météo-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 storm name was retained from the Danish Meteorological Institute. 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.