Met Office explains storm naming as Storm Herminia impacts UK

Storm Herminia is currently affecting the UK, having originated in Spain. It follows Storm Éowyn, which caused significant disruption last weekend. The Met Office has issued yellow warnings for rain and wind, particularly in south west England and Wales. The Met Office names storms that are expected to have medium or high impacts. This year, five storms have been named so far, including Éowyn, which is the first to receive a red warning for severe weather this season. Storm Herminia was named by Spain's weather agency, not the Met Office. This is not unusual, as storms can be named by different countries in the weather network.