'Naming each storm increases the level of public safety and preparedness as people are more likely to remember and respond to warnings when storms are named'
The new storm names for the 2024/2025 season which begins on September 1 have been released by Met Éireann. Ireland'snational weather agency worked with the UK Met Office and Netherlands KNMI to compile the list of monikers.
"We are entering storm season, so we advise people to prepare now for the possibility of severe weather. Basically 'Be Winter Ready', as public safety advice outlines. It is important to stay up to date on the latest forecasts and warnings on met.ie or on Met Éireann's app." Those warnings are, in turn, issued based on a combination of numerical thresholds and the potential impacts foreseen.
KNMI Senior Forecaster and Team Manager Jos Diepeveen added: "Naming storms helps to raise awareness when severe and extreme weather is approaching. Through recognizable names, we hope to reach as many people as possible with our warning before the weather strikes. For this year's KNMI input, we have asked visitors at our stand on the Impact Fair for suggestions.
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