How storms get their names, from Dudley to Eunice

17.02.2022 - 22:29 / ok.co.uk

We've already experienced Malik, Corrie, and Dudley so far this year, but now forecasters have warned that Storm Eunice is set to arrive imminently. Storm Dudley recently hit northern areas of England and Scotland, and now the Met Office has warned people to "stay indoors" over the coming days as Storm Eunice takes hold.

Brits have been told to be prepared for strong winds, heavy snow and blizzard conditions, which may even cause damage to buildings, uprooted trees, and power cuts. Storm Eunice looks set to cause disruption up and down the UK, but how did it get its name? Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter The Met Office began naming storms back in 2015, with forecasters in Ireland also joining in, followed by those in the Netherlands.

The storms are given names as a way of making people more aware of the risk of severe weather.The general idea is that the public will hear the name, and they'll be conscious that there is serious wind, rain, or snow on the way. This therefore enables people to be more prepared, and keep themselves and their properties safe.

A storm is only given a name when it has the potential to cause a red or amber weather warning. The Met Office National Severe Weather Warning Service issue these warnings, which are put in place for things such as wind, snow, fog, rain, or extreme heat.