Shaun the Sheep Among Names for Upcoming Storm Season

Meteorologists have unveiled the list of names for the upcoming storm season, drawing inspiration from a wide array of public suggestions. Over 40,000 submissions were considered, ranging from a five-year-old weather enthusiast's ideas to the beloved animated character Shaun the Sheep.

The chosen names for the initial storms of the autumn and winter period are Austen, Boelo, and Chloe. The full list includes a diverse set of monikers such as Dano, Evelyn, Finn, Gwendolyn, Heather, Ivy, Jade, Kilian, Laoise, Miriam, Nicola, Olaf, Phelim, Ruban, Shaun, Theo, Vesna, and Wende, representing contributions from various individuals and regions.