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Named storms in August does not occur that usually.
Since we began naming storms in 2015/2016 there have solely been two years after we’ve had named storms.
Last 12 months we had storms Antoni and Betty convey some disruption.
Before that, in 2020 there was Ellen and Francis.
Spells of wetter and windier climate nevertheless, aren’t too unusual for late August.
While some are nonetheless on summer season holidays we’re racing ever nearer to autumn which meteorologically begins on 1 September.
At this time of 12 months the jet stream – quick winds excessive within the environment – can choose up velocity and direct Atlantic climate methods in the direction of the UK.
Getting near the height of the hurricane season can also convey the potential for ex-hurricanes to get caught up within the jet stream.
On Wednesday night time the remnants of ex-hurricane Ernesto introduced robust winds and heavy rain to components of the UK.
Lilian is the twelfth named storm this season and that is the primary time we have reached the letter ‘L’ since we began naming storms.
