When did they start giving names to storms

[mogwaiCSC]

and why Frank?

[sevvy too]

Pathetic innit?

[CB_1874]

Just another Americanism that we think is ok to copy.

[John65]

About 6 storms ago...

[sevvy too]

But whtpy the need to personalise them? Most folk affected by them I imagine wouldn't want to be on first terms with them.

[Mook1]

First one I remember with a was Hurricane Gilbert in 1988.

Have to agree that it's a bit daft, what next, naming phucking snowflakes?

[John65]

But whtpy the need to personalise them? Most folk affected by them I imagine wouldn't want to be on first terms with them.

It has advantages. For those who are suffering from their effects it gives them something to pin their anger on. It also helps keep track of how many there have been.
Hardly necessary mind, but the met office probably had some money left over in their budget...

[DeezAreGood]

The met office don't have to deal wi Storm John, lucky them

[John65]

The met office don't have to deal wi Storm John, lucky them

Ach that's jist a lot of *bleep* and wind....

[spameater1]

Giving thems is extremely silly,people start to become emotionally attached to them.