Storm Eowyn’s Record Winds and What’s Coming Next

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Storm Floris is making waves in the UK, but why does its name seem out of order? In this quick explainer, we break down how UK storms are named, why some names skip the alphabet, and the surprising royal and scientific inspirations behind them. From record-breaking winds with Storm Eowyn to the Dutch twist of Floris and Gerben—here’s everything you need to know about the 2024–25 storm season and what’s coming next! WooGlobe Ref : WGA597359 For licensing and to use this video, please email licensing@wooglobe.com

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00:00Ever wondered why Storm Flores sounds out of order alphabetically?

00:03You're not imagining it.

00:05You see, the UK name storms alphabetically each season starting in September.

00:09So why does Flores come after Herminia?

00:11Simple.

00:12Herminia was named by Spain and wasn't strong enough to be a UK storm.

00:16But when it crossed into UK territory, we kept the name.

00:20The real UK sequence started with Storm Eowyn in 2025,

00:24the fifth name storm of the 2024-25 season.

00:28Eowyn, an Irish pick, hit with record wins,

00:31over 100 miles per hour in Scotland and 114 miles per hour in Ireland.

00:37Next up, Storm Flores, a Dutch name meaning flowering,

00:41and also a royal nod to Prince Flores of the Netherlands.

00:45After Flores comes Gerben, also Dutch.

00:48Then the UK gets its turn with Hugo and Izzy.

00:50Storm names aren't random.

00:52They're chosen by weather agencies from the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands,

00:55often to honor scientists or national figures,

00:59like James, named after the D-Day meteorologist James Stagg.

01:03Storm names may seem small, but they help save lives by keeping people alert.

01:08And if a storm becomes too deadly, its name is retired for good.

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