Storm Lilian, with 80mph winds, highlights the importance of clear storm communication in the UK.
Storm Lilian, set to hit the UK with 80mph winds on Aug 23, highlights the importance of clear storm communication. Naming storms since 1950 helps people follow storm progress, with the UK's Met Office introducing 'Name Our Storms' in 2015. Unified naming aids clear communication during crises, potentially saving lives and property. The current storm alphabet cycle, which began in Sept 2023, omits Q, U, X, Y, and Z for consistency with the US naming system.
August 22, 2024
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