The UK has been battered by gale force winds and heavy rains for the second weekend in a row as a cluster of storms continues to cross the Atlantic. In a statement, Bedford borough council warned of “significant levels of flood waters to impact Bedford and other parts of the borough” and said a Covid-safe centre had been set up at the arena. The 2020–21 European windstorm season is the sixth instance of seasonal European windstorm naming in Europe. Up to 8 000 homes and businesses were also left without power in Northern Ireland. Between 15 and 25mm of rainfall is likely to fall in Wales and south-west England, and up to 60mm is expected over some hills, the Met Office said. UK storm names 2020/2021: The full list of new Met Office storms, why they are named and who decides them Aiden, Bella and Phoebe have all made the cut. This website and its associated newspaper are members of Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). This is to ensure the list is in line with the US National Hurricane Centre naming convention so that consistency can be maintained for national storm names in the North Atlantic. The wild weather will continue on Tuesday when strong winds are forecast for Wales and nearly all of England. Bromham village hall is also being used as a refuge for people who have left their homes. Aiden is the first on a new list of names for storms in 2020/21. In Pictures: 2020 – From winter storms to scorching summer days. "As we begin the new storm season for 2020-21, Met Éireann forecasters look forward to working in close co-operation with our colleagues in the UK and Netherlands by continuing to provide a … Flash floods spark travel disruption, after yellow storm warnings are issued for swathes of the UK. The new season's storm names were released on 6 September 2019. UK storm names 2020/2021: The full list of new Met Office storms, why they are named and who decides them Aiden, Bella and Phoebe have all made the cut. What are the 2020 storm names in the UK? If the storm is the remnant of a tropical storm or hurricane which has moved across the Atlantic ocean, it will be known as ‘ex-hurricane X’. The 2020 Atlantic hurricane season was one of the most active on record, according to the US National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration. August 25, 2020. Storm Aiden 2020: Met Office UK weather forecast as rain and 70mph winds to batter Britain A stormy start to October is predicted as Met Office experts warn of … This week could be the hottest week of the summer so far, with … Theta’s arrival means 2020 has now broken record for number of named storms in one season Most of those evacuated were able to find overnight accommodation with friends and family, with a special exemption from Covid-19 restrictions, while about 100 people were transferred to a hotel. 10:25AM. The Met Office is warning today's heavy rain could lead to flooding in parts of Britain - with five named storms on the cards for Autumn. Tail of Hurricane Zeta to strike UK soon after Storm Aiden hits. Det Supt Jamie Piscopo said: “Emergency services are working hard to ensure residents can return to the site as soon as possible, however it is not currently safe to do so. The letters Q, U, Y, Z and X are not included in the list. Overall, 10,000 potential names were submitted and the list of names was sorted by the organisation's staff members. The UK could see a new Beast from the East as the Arctic experiences another sudden stratospheric warming event (SSW), experts have said. Heavy rain and gales to sweep UK with Storm Aiden UK News Published: Oct 31, 2020 Last Updated: Oct 31, 2020 Predicted rainfall throughout Saturday … By PA News. Due to the flooding, residents have been permitted to go to others’ homes, despite the tier 4 coronavirus rules in place. The Name our Storms campaign was launched last year to raise awareness of the potential impact of severe weather in Britain and Ireland before it hits. News Weather Storm names 2020: full list of Met Office storms impacting the UK this year as Francis brings heavy rain and 70mph winds The Name our Storms … Storms that occur up until 31 August 2021 will be included in this season. Storms that occur up until 31 August 2021 will be included in this season. In Pictures: 2020 – From winter storms to scorching summer days UK News Published: Jan 3, 2021 Last Updated: Jan 3, 2021 All the best weather images from the past 12 months. As a result of the severe weather, seacrafts capsized or broke down, prompting the rescue of several people on board. Storm Aiden hit the UK and Ireland on Saturday, October 31, 2020, bringing high waves, strong winds, and heavy downpours. UK weather: Britain could hit 34C in coming days - but storms predicted to follow. The Met Office says all of the UK will get wet and windy weather thanks to the storm on Saturday and the tail edge of a hurricane on Sunday. The next storm to hit the UK will be storm Ellen, which had been highly anticipated to arrive late last month, but was beaten to it by Jorge. Two severe flood warnings and 18 flood warnings were issued for the area in and around the county by the Environment Agency. G usts of more than 50mph are expected to batter parts of Britain on Tuesday, a day after Storm Brendan caused travel chaos across the country.. A wet and windy end to 2020 is in store for much of Australia as severe thunderstorms, giant hail and heavy rain is forecast for New Year's Eve Sydney will … Saturday October 3 was the wettest day on record for the UK. There was storm Brendan in January, Ciara and Dennis throughout February and Spanish storm Jorge more recently. Britain is bracing for more bad weather this weekend, with forecasters warning that Storm Dennis could hit the UK. Bella, Darcy, Gavin, Saidhbhin and Wilson are just s… By Joanna Whitehead. Storm Gareth. The force said on Twitter that water levels had reached 5ft in some places, with emergency services using boats to take residents in the worst-hit areas to safety. Atlantic hurricane season in 2020 breaks new record as Storm Theta looms. Ashdown asked residents who were able to leave their homes to do so in a “Covid-safe way” if possible, recommending they go to a single location and stay there until it is safe to return. On Thursday the Environment Agency issued two severe flood warnings for the river, indicating a risk to life. Share page ... More storms are forecast for the rest of the week with lightning and torrential downpours predicted for many. Meanwhile, Northamptonshire police continued to urge people to stay away from the Billing Aquadrome holiday park after hundreds were evacuated on Christmas Eve due to high water levels on the River Nene. It's set to batter parts of the UK. One week after Storm Ciara lashed the United Kingdom with heavy rain and extreme wind gusts, another storm is knocking at the door. UK News In Pictures: 2020 – From winter storms to scorching summer days By Press Association 2020 In Ireland, Met Éireann issued a countrywide status yellow wind and rain warning commencing at midday on Saturday, with gusts of 55 to 68mph expected inland on Saturday afternoon. It's set to batter parts of the UK. Here are the storm names for 2020 that were compiled from the list: - Brendan - date of impact: 13 - 14 January 2020, - Ciara - date of impact: 8 - 9 February 2020, - Dennis - date of impact: 5 - 16 February 2020, - Jorge (named by AEMet) date of impact: 28 February - 1 March 2020, - Ellen - date of impact: 19 - 20 August 2020. United Kingdom UK Storms 2020 - 2021 Chronology Timeline of all named storms during the winter showing dates name and areas affected First published on Fri 25 Dec 2020 13.16 EST More than 1,300 households in Bedfordshire have been urged by police to evacuate their homes due to a risk of flooding as swathes of the UK … ©JPIMedia Publishing Ltd. All rights reserved. If February 2020 doesn’t go down as the month of the storms, it won’t be for lack of trying. Storm Jorge was also named on February 27, 2020. UK weather: Britain could hit 34C in coming days - but storms predicted to follow. UK News Published: Dec 27, 2020 Last Updated: Dec 27, 2020 The Met Office has put in place a yellow weather warning for snow and ice across … In July 2019, it was announced that storm seasons would run from 1 September … ... Wales after Storm Dennis hit the UK. ... Read below for information about storm forecasts and the full list of 2020 storm names. Elsewhere in Bedfordshire, nine people and three dogs were rescued using an inflatable boat from a flood-hit property in the village of Harrold. The names alternate between male and female and run from A-Z in the alphabet. Flooding on the B645 road in Stonely, Cambridgeshire. Storm Ciara lashed the United Kingdom on Sunday with heavy rain and winds of up to 80mph (130km/h), damaging buildings and causing transport disruption. This is the second season in which the Netherlands participates, joining Ireland's and the United Kingdom's meteorological agencies. In the summer of 2019, the Met Office and Met Éireann reopened their social media call for storm names and said that thousands of suggestions were received. The new season's storm names were released on 1 September 2020. 11 August 2020 Share. STORM CIARA and Storm Dennis have already wreaked havoc across the UK this month as the Met Office named the third and fourth storm of the 2019/20 storm season. All the names for 2020/21 have already been decided. Appreciate the timing of this on Christmas Day is not great, but the risk to you and your family … is significant.”. UK weather: Flights diverted as Storm Brendan brings high winds. Recent days have seen a mixture of weather across the UK… Strong winds caused the first Severn Bridge to be closed periodically. Storm names for 2019/2020 (Image: metoffice.gov.uk) A – Atiyah (December 8-9, 2019) Met Office Storm Names 2020: These are the next storms coming to the UK after Dennis and Ciara ... Jillian MacMath UK and World News Reporter. Atiyah - December 6 December 2019, December 8-9 2019 Brendan - … Storm Barbara was named by the Spanish Met Service, and hence does not feature in the list of Met Office Storm Names for 2020/21. ... — Met Office (@metoffice) February 11, 2020. Share page. The Met Office has announced the names of its winter storms across the UK and Ireland in 2020/21 following a cold and wet bank holiday weekend. As of 5am on Boxing Day, England had 78 flood warnings and 99 flood alerts, Wales had two flood warnings and five flood alerts, and seven warnings and 13 alerts had been issued by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency. PA. Storm Dennis in pictures. The first storm to hit the UK will be Storm Aiden, followed by Bella and then Christoph. The Met Office explains that the criteria it uses for naming storms is based on the National Severe Weather Warnings service. A storm will be named when it has the potential to cause an amber or red warning, but other weather types will also be considered, specifically rain, if its impact could lead to flooding as advised by the Environment Agency, SEPA and Natural Resources Wales flood warnings. 13:52, 17 FEB 2020; Updated 17:44, 17 FEB 2020… In Pictures: 2020 – From winter storms to scorching summer days. This is the first season in which the Netherlands participates, joining Ireland's and the United Kingdom’s meteorological agencies. Friday 16 October 2020, 7:45am. This is based on a combination of both the impact the weather may have, and the likelihood of those impacts occurring. The arrival of Bella, which follows relatively calm and cold conditions across the UK on Friday, has led the Met Office to issue an amber wind warning for travel disruption in south Wales and across southern England on Saturday. The following list is the name of the storm, date named, and date the storm impacted the UK. However, in line with the US National Hurricane Ce… Theta’s arrival means 2020 has now broken record for number of named storms in one season The UK is set to be hit by a freezing Beast from the East with snow and ‘ice storms’ over Christmas and New Year, reports claim. Heavy rain and strong winds are hitting the UK as Storm Aiden sweeps in from the west, bringing risks of flooding. After Storm Brian, Storm Dylan and Storm Ffion, the Met Office is asking for suggestions for the upcoming storm season. Storm Aiden to bring strong winds and rain to … Police tell more than 1,300 households to evacuate due to flooding risks as country braces for storm on Boxing Day, First published on Fri 25 Dec 2020 18.16 GMT. STORM Aiden will be the first cyclone to batter the UK this winter as the Met Office releases its full list of storm names for the coming year. One week after Storm Ciara lashed the United Kingdom with heavy rain and extreme wind gusts, another storm is knocking at the door. Wed 5 Feb 2020 06.49 EST Last modified on Wed 5 Feb 2020 17.51 EST The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for wind across the whole of the UK from Storm Ciara this weekend. Atlantic hurricane season in 2020 breaks new record as Storm Theta looms. There were a record-breaking 30 named storms… The arrival of Storm Bella on Boxing Day will bring further downpours and winds of up to 70mph in exposed coastal locations, according to the Met Office. We’d urge them to stay away until such time as it is safe to return.”. close. A yellow warning of wind for the whole of England and Wales has been issued and will be in force from 3pm on Boxing Day, while large swathes of the west coast of Scotland came under a yellow weather warning for “persistent, heavy rain” at 9am. This is the second season in which the Netherlands participates, joining Ireland's and the United Kingdom's meteorological agencies. single authoritative system should aid the communication of approaching severe weather through media partners and other government agencies Met Office storm names: How you can name the UK's storms for 2020. This is how UK storms are named and what they will be called in 2020. By Press Association 2020 Autumn weather Sept 14th 2020. ... 31 October 2020. Flooding. “The river is currently at heightened levels and we’re predicting a significant flooding event by 8pm this evening,” he said in a video on Twitter. Bedford International Athletic Stadium is being used as an emergency assistance centre for people forced to leave their property. Last year, the Met Office and Irish weather service Met Éireann, along with KNMI (the Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute), received thousands of suggestions from the public after asking people to send in ideas for future storm names. United Kingdom UK Storms 2019 - 2020 Chronology Timeline of all named storms during the winter showing dates name and areas affected The UK has seen its fair share of storms already this year. Britain’s worst storms. The Met Office announced its storm name list … Share. The new season's storm names were released on 1 September 2020. UK & World News Coronavirus jumps by more than 40,000 for the first time since the pandemic began A year of blursdays: How coronavirus distorted our sense of time in 2020 Storm Alex gave UK its wettest day on record with enough rain to fill Loch Ness. In Pictures: 2020 – From winter storms to scorching summer days. Similar to previous years, the 2020/2021 list has been compiled from names suggested by the public along with names that reflect the diversity of the three nations. The Met Office also issued a yellow weather warning for Northern Ireland from midday, saying that around 30mm of rain was likely to fall in about 6 hours, leading to some surface water flooding. Published: 14 Aug 2020 31 October 2020. In Pictures: 2020 – From winter storms to scorching summer days. ... January 13, 2020. By Joanna Whitehead. The Met Office chooses the names but it asks for … If February 2020 doesn’t go down as the month of the storms, it won’t be for lack of trying. Our guide looks at the worst storms to hit the British Isles since records began, from the 1607 Bristol Channel Floods to the nationwide floods of 2013 and the recent storms of 2020. Patrick Grafton-Green Friday 30 Oct 2020 2:25 pm. The 2019–20 European windstorm season was the fifth instance of seasonal European windstorm naming in Europe. We would encourage you to leave if it is safe for you to do so, as soon as you are able to do so. But it won't be long before the new names will be used, with the UK expected to be hit by FIVE storms this autumn . In Europe storms are named as a joint enterprise between the UK’s Met Office, Ireland’s Met Éireann and the Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute (KNMI). UK braces for cold snap following Christmas storms UK News Published: Dec 28, 2020 Last Updated: Dec 28, 2020 More than 100 flood warnings were in … They follow the recent storms Ellen and Francis which struck in August. ... February 2020 … How UK storms get their names and what they will be called in 2020. Thunderstorms are moving across parts of the UK, after some areas saw the longest stretch of high temperatures since the 1960s. Torrential rain has brought widespread flooding elsewhere and people have had to be rescued from vehicles and homes. United Kingdom UK Storms 2020 - 2021 Chronology Timeline of all named storms during the winter showing dates name and areas affected More than 1,300 households in Bedfordshire have been urged by police to evacuate their homes due to a risk of flooding as swathes of the UK braced for Storm Bella. When the pilot scheme was announced in 2015, the offices used social media to collect a list of names. Storms inflict £7.7bn worth of damage on a third of UK property. The 2020–21 European windstorm season is the sixth instance of seasonal European windstorm naming in Europe. close. This week could be the hottest week of the summer so far, with London becoming hotter than Ibiza by Wednesday. In Pictures: 2020 – From winter storms to scorching summer days. From 1 st September, the first storm to impact the UK, Ireland and/or the Netherlands will be named ‘Aiden’, while the second storm will be ‘Bella’. ... Storm names in the UK 2020. Supt Steve Ashdown, who is leading the response, said officers had visited more than 1,300 homes in the area on Thursday. “If you received one of those notices last night, you are in one of those properties that are most at risk from this flood. But … RBS loses Edinburgh woman’s safe deposit box containing ‘irreplaceable' jewels - including mother's rare sapphire and father's World War II medals, Scottish Government withdraws vaccine rollout plan after concerns over 'sensitive' information. ... UK storms to continue after week of scorching weather. Bedfordshire police “strongly urged” residents living near the River Great Ouse in north Bedfordshire to seek alternative accommodation due to concerns over flooding on Friday night. 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