Met Office names second storm to hit UK in 24 hours

Key facts

• The Met Office has named "Boelo" as the second storm to affect the UK in 24 hours.
• Storms are named when amber or red warnings are anticipated due to potential disruption or damage.
• The 2026/27 storm name list includes names like Austen, Boelo, Chloe, and Dano.
• The naming convention skips letters Q, U, X, Y, and Z.
• Storms are named by the Met Office, Met Éireann, or KNMI based on public suggestions.

The Met Office has named "Boelo" as the second storm to impact the UK within a 24-hour period. The naming of storms is part of a collaborative project between the Met Office, Met Éireann in Ireland, and KNMI in the Netherlands. A storm is named when it is forecast to cause medium or high impacts, typically due to strong winds, but also considering potential flooding from rain or significant snow. The 2026/27 storm name list, announced on September 1, 2026, begins with Austen and includes Boelo as the second named storm. Letters Q, U, X, Y, and Z are not used in the naming convention.