Chandra and Wubbo are a few of the Dutch contributions on the list of storm names for the coming season. Weather Institute KNMI gives the storms together with the British with Office and the Irish with Éireann a name.
On an open day in October last year, KNMI asked visitors to make suggestions for the names of storms.
Chandra was such a suggestion. The visitor thought that name was appropriate, because the Hindu God of the Moon is so hot. The KNMI joined this idea and put Chandra on the list. That also applies to the name Janna. A visitor submitted the name as a reminder of her 96-year-old grandmother who “had to endure many storms”.
Other Dutch contributions are Eddie, Hannah, Lilith, Nico and Wubbo. The latter is a tribute to Wubbo Ockels, the first Dutchman to make a flight through space.
The weather institutes give the storms names, so that people are more aware of dangerous weather. They hope to reach more people with the recognisability of names with weather warnings. The KNMI also says that a storm can be better followed through such a name via media and social media.
Fionnuala and TadHG among the Irish entries
The British and Irish also put seven names on the list of storm names. In Ireland, people could submit names online. Fionnuala (Fi-NUW-LA), Gerard and Tadhg (Taik) came from that consultation. The suggestion Gerard was submitted by 35 people who wanted to support a cancer patient.
The first storm of this season will be called Amy. This name was chosen by the British. The reason behind each storm name is explained on the website of with Éireann.
Chandra and wubbo are some of the Dutch contributions to the list of Storm Names for the upcoming season. The KNMI Weather Institute Names The Storms Together with the British with Office and the Irish with Éireann.
At an open day in October last year, The Knmi Asked Visitors to Suggest Names For Storms.
Chandra was one such suggestion. The Visitor Thought the Name was appropriate because that is the name of the Hindu God of the Moon. The Knmi Agreed with this idea and put chandra on the list. The same applies to the name Janna. A Visitor submitted the name as a reminder of her 96-year-old grandmother who “had to endure many storms.”
Other Dutch Contributions are Eddie, Hannah, Lilith, Nico and Wubbo. The Latter is a tribute to wubbo Ockels, the first Dutchman to make a flight through space.
The Weather Institutes Give the Storms Names So That People Are More Aware of Dangerous Weather. They hope to reach more people with Weather Warnings Through the Recognisability of Names. The Knmi also says that a storm can be followed better via media and social media with such a name.
Fionnuala and Tadhg Among the Irish Entries
The British and Irish also put Seven Names on the List of Storm Names. In Ireland, People Could Submit Names Online. This consultation resulted in, Among Others, Fionnuala (Fi-NUW-LA), Gerard and Tadhg (Taik). The Gerard Suggestion was submitted by 35 people who wanted to support a cancer patient.
The First Storm of this Season Will Be Called Amy. This name was Chosen by the British. The Reason Behind Each Storm Name is explained on the with Éireann website.
