Storm Conall, the third named storm of the season, is set to impact parts of the UK tonight (Tuesday, November 26), bringing strong winds and rain.
The storm, named by the Dutch weather service KNMI, is expected to bring an area of low pressure to southern England.
This follows closely after Storm Bert, which brought torrential rain and severe winds to sections of the UK just days ago.
As Storm Conall moves across southern Britain, heavy rainfall is forecast, leading to potential disruptions on Tuesday night and into Wednesday morning (November 27).
The Met Office has issued weather warnings for parts of Kent, Essex, Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire, Dorset, London, and southern Devon, where the storm’s impact is expected to be most severe.
The 2024/25 storm season features a variety of names, including Conall and Vivienne.The storm is predicted to deepen further after crossing the UK, bringing strong winds to the Netherlands later on Wednesday and Thursday (November 28).
Understanding Storm Naming Practices
Storms are named to help the public engage with weather forecasts, a practice dating back to the 1950s.
In 2015, the UK Met Office, along with Met Éireann and the Dutch National Weather Service, launched the “Name our Storms” campaign, adopting a similar approach to the United States.
Each year, a shortlist of names is chosen, and the public is invited to submit their suggestions. For the 2024/25 storm season, names like Ashley, Bert, Conall, and Darragh are among those selected.
The Storm Names for 2024/25
While only six to seven storms typically impact the UK each season, a range of names is selected, including Izzy, Mavis, Poppy, and Vivienne.
The names chosen are part of a tradition that helps people keep track of severe weather events and their potential impact.