The first named storm was Storm Angus on 19 November 2016 bringing gusts of up to 84 mph across the south of England. UK storms timeline detailing all named storms to affect the Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom for the winter of 2017 - 2018 Then followed Ophelia which was once a Category 3 major hurricane and the eastern-most major hurricane on record; a red (severe) wind warning was issued for many parts in Ireland. The first named storm was Storm Aileen on 12 September 2017 bringing gusts of up to 83 mph across the south of England. Storm Brian battered the UK and Ireland on Saturday as high winds and heavy rain struck days after Storm Ophelia wreaked havoc. Forecasters had predicted the UK's all-time record of 38.5C could be topped on what some people were calling "Furnace Friday" - but those estimates were toned down following overnight storms. The 2017–18 UK and Ireland windstorm season began on September with storm Aileen, which brought strong winds to Scotland and Northern England on 13 September. The 2017/18 storm season saw eight storms named over a period of ten months. A summary of all the named storms from the 2016/17 storm season in the UK.
The Met Office has revealed the official names for UK storms due to hit over the next year. A summary of all the named storms from the 2017/18 storm season in the UK. The 2016/17 storm season saw five storms named over a period of just over four months.
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