Storm Ciarán is approaching the UK, bringing heavy rain and strong winds. The practice of naming storms in the UK started to make weather forecasts more relatable. Storm names are chosen from public submissions.
This year, storms are named after scientists and individuals who work on public safety during severe weather. Some limitations on storm names apply, and storms are named based on their potential to cause significant damage.
Other countries in Europe also collaborate to name storms, and the US has its own naming system for tropical storms and hurricanes.