You can help to name the next storms to hit the UK - here’s how

By Lloyd Bent
Published 31st Jul 2019, 11:03 BST
Updated 31st Jul 2019, 13:29 BST

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The summer weather has been volatile so far this year, with heatwaves followed by flash flooding and thunderstorms.

And it looks like there’s plenty more to come, as storms are forecast for later on in summer and into autumn

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Now The Met Office is giving people the opportunity to get involved, offering up the quirky task of naming the storms to the general public. So if you have ever fancied hearing your name on the TV when the weather is being forecast, now’s your chance.

The Met Office first introduced public naming of the storms five years ago, and the first time round more than 10,000 suggestions were made.