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Storm Henk has officially been named, and will bring a spell of very strong winds to parts of the UK on Tuesday

With Storm Ciarán having brought heavy rain to the South, a thought may have entered people’s heads – what could the future storms be called?

Storms are named for the sake of clarity and simplicity – so that the Government and media organisations can clearly inform the public when potentially treacherous weather is on the way

The Met Office names storms in partnership with colleagues in Ireland and the Netherlands - get ready to welcome Ciarán, Debi, Piet and Fergus

Britains first named storm of the season is expected to hit the UK this Wednesday, bringing up to 80mph winds which could cause disruption and damage. 

Met Éirean and Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute also contribute to the list with their own methods of choosing which names to include.

Officials who work to protect the public could see severe-weather events named after them

FT: Predictions have become much more accurate, but some dramatic events remain elusive.

Ryan Duvall, a 27-year staff member at Airport Community Schools, has been named the district's superintendent, replacing retiring John Krimmel.

As revellers took to Stonehenge to celebrate the longest day of the year, forecasters said there might be a need to issue red extreme heat warning in the coming weeks