Meteorologists release autumn and winter storm names list featuring "Shaun the Sheep"

The UK Met Office has published its official list of potential storm names for the upcoming autumn and winter season, drawing inspiration from public suggestions ranging from weather enthusiasts to popular animated characters.

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Shaun the Sheep hailed on latest list of storm names

Meteorologists release list of monikers for potential storms this season after 40,000 suggestions from public From a five-year-old weather enthusiast to a beloved animated sheep – the inspiration for the list of storm names for this autumn and winter is wide and varied. Austen, Boelo and Chloe will be the first named storms of this winter, meteorologists have revealed, after more than 40,000 suggestions were submitted by the public. Austen Ireland Boelo (Boo-loh) Netherlands Chloe UK Dano (Da...

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Meteorologists release autumn and winter storm names list featuring "Shaun the Sheep"

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