Is there a big storm coming to UK?
Throughout the year these pages will provide the latest updates and information as we name storms which we forecast will have an impact upon the UK….UK Storm Centre.
| Name | Date named | Date of impact on UK and/or Ireland |
|---|---|---|
| Corrie | 29 January 2022 | 30 – 31 January 2022 |
| Dudley | 14 February 2022 | 16 – 17 February 2022 |
What is the next UK storm called?
The next storm will begin with the letter G, and will be called Gladys. Here are the storm names for September 2021 until August 2022. Arwen, Barra and Corrie have already hit, with Dudley and Eunice arriving this week. As you will see, there is no Q, U, X, Y and Z.
Why are we getting so many storms UK?
According to Met Office meteorologist Becky Mitchell, it’s due to something called the “jet stream”. Mitchell said: “At the moment we’ve got a really active jet stream, which is why we’re seeing so many storms track towards the UK.” This is what you need to know.
Has Storm Eunice hit UK yet?
Storm Eunice has hit the UK, forcing the Met Office to issue two rare “danger to life” red weather warnings with winds forecast to top 90mph.
What storms have hit the UK 2022?
Storm Arwen was the first to arrive in November, battering the UK with winds of 110 mph, while storm Barra made land with 80mph winds on December 7. The first storm of 2022 was Storm Malik, which hit on January 29, followed closely by Storm Corrie.
What was the storm called in 2022?
The first storm of the 2021/2022 season will be Arwen, a name of Welsh origin and popularised by JRR Tolkien’s Lord Of The Rings books. Other names have been chosen as a result of people sharing their name – such as Kim, nominated in recognition of a “whirlwind” relative and a self-confessed weather watcher.
Why are so many storms happening?
As more evaporation leads to more moisture in the atmosphere, rainfall naturally intensifies. A warmer atmosphere holds more moisture, which means more rain. This can can lead to torrential downpours causing flooding, while rising sea levels result in increased storm surge levels.
When should Storm Eunice pass?
The worst of Storm Eunice should be over within 24 hours. The majority of the Met Office’s weather warnings currently in place – including its Amber and rare Red warnings – are expected to end at 9pm on Friday 18 February; areas under a Yellow weather warning should see conditions improve from 6pm.
Where is storm unice going to hit?
South Wales and Cornwall will be hit first by Storm Eunice, with winds peaking at around 9am with gusts of up to 80mph. While Cornwall, Devon and Western Wales are expected to be impacted by the storm from 7am, Bristol are set to see winds as strong as 95mph around 9am.
When was storm in UK 2022?
Storm Dudley, named on February 14, 2022, soon followed with an impact date of February 16 to 17, 2022. Storm Eunice, the most severe yet, claimed at least four lives as winds of up to 122mph swept across Britain, was named on February 14, 2022, and impacted the UK on February 18, 2022.