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Met Office, Met Éireann and KNMI Unveil 2025/26 North Atlantic Storm Names

The new 21-name list aims to sharpen public warnings to boost preparedness across the UK, Ireland and the Netherlands.

Overview

  • Amy, Bram and Chandra will be the first named storms of the 2025/26 season.
  • The roster consists of 21 names, with seven selected by each national weather service.
  • More than 50,000 public suggestions informed the choices, many offered as personal tributes.
  • Storms are named when medium or high impacts are expected in the three countries, with wind the primary trigger alongside rain or snow considerations.
  • Officials cite Storm Floris surveys showing 93% alert awareness and 83% taking action as evidence naming lifts readiness, while meteorologists warn a warmer atmosphere increases rainfall and flood risk.