From Storm Éowyn at the start of the year to Storm Floris just earlier this month, several devastating storms have swept the UK this year.
Now, the Met Office has given us a glimpse of what’s to come.
In partnership with Met Eireann and KNMI, the Met Office has revealed the storm names for the 2025–26 season.
The names were submitted by the public, and include tributes to loved ones, cherished pets, and everyday heroes.
The first storm of the season will be Storm Amy, which was the most popular female name submitted to the Met Office.
Meanwhile, several more unusual names have made the cut – incuding Storm Chandra, Storm Fionnuala, and Storm Wubbo.
‘Naming storms isn’t just about giving them a label, it’s about making sure people take notice,’ explained Rebekah Hicks, Chief Meteorologist at the Met Office explains.
So, do you share a name with any of this season’s storms?
In partnership with Met Eireann and KNMI, the Met Office has revealed the storm names for the 2025–26 season
From Storm Éowyn (pictured in Blackpool) at the start of the year to Storm Floris just earlier this month, several devastating storms have swept the UK this year
The Met Office has been naming storms since 2015, with the season running from early September to coincide with the start of autumn and the end of summer, when the likelihood of storms increase.
This year, more than 50,000 names were submitted by the public, with just 21 chosen.
The storms are named alphabetically, while names beginning with Q, U, X, Y, and Z are excluded, in line with international conventions.
According to the Met Office, the final list reflects not only popular choices, but also the deeply personal stories behind them.
Amy, Bram, and Chadra will be the first named storms of the year, followed by Dave, Eddie, and Fionnuala.
Gerard, Hannah, Isla, Janna, and Kasia are next, followed by Lilith, Marty, Nico, and Oscar.
Finally – although it’s unlikely we’ll get this far – we have Patrick, Ruby, Stevie, Tadhg, Violet, and Wubbo.
While all the names have amazing stories behind them, Fleetwood Mac fans will be happy to hear that Stevie is named after Stevie Nicks.
In total, six storms were named in the 2024/25 season, reaching the letter ‘F’, with Storm Floris (pictured) on 1 August 2025
The Met Office has also revealed just how stormy last season was, with a total of six storms named
Her song, Dreams, famously features the line: ‘Thunder only happens when it’s raining.’
Ms Hicks explained: ‘When a storm has a name, it becomes easier for the media and public to talk about it, share information, and prepare.
‘It’s a simple step that can make a big difference in helping communities stay safe, protect their homes, and make informed decisions ahead of severe weather.
‘We know that naming storms works.
‘Storm Floris, just a few weeks ago, surveys found that 93% of people in the amber warning area were aware of the alerts, with 83% taking action to prepare.
‘Over the past decade, we’ve seen how naming storms helps raise awareness and ultimately, helps save lives.
‘It’s a simple but powerful tool in helping communities stay safe when severe weather is on the way.’
The Met Office has also revealed just how stormy last season was.
In total, six storms were named in the 2024/25 season, reaching the letter ‘F’, with Storm Floris on 1 August 2025.
However, UK storm seasons are highly variable, with previous seasons seeing many more storms.
For example, the 2023–24 season saw a record 12 storms named!
