A group of countries in Southwestern Europe has decided on the names of major storms expected in this part of Europe.
Spain has participated in this group since 2017 with AEMET, the Spanish Meteorological Agency.
Countries deciding on storm names, including Spain
The list of countries deciding on the names of major storms that could impact residents with heavy rain, flooding, thunderstorms, etc.
These are :
- Spain
- Portugal
- Italy
- Andorra
- France
- Belgium
- Luxembourg
All the weather agencies in these different countries have decided on names for the storms of 2025 and 2026.
The goal is to name the storms and DANAs (Depression Isalada en Niveles Altos), which means Isolated High-Level Depression.
List of Storm Names or DANAs 2025-2026
Going from A to Z, as is customary worldwide, but without Q, U, X, Y, and Z.
The first named storm was Alice, which struck in early October 2025 in Southeast Spain.
Here is the list: Alice, Benjamin, Claudia, Davide, Emilia, Francis, Goretti, Harry, Ingrid, Joseph, Kristin, Leonardo, Marta, Nils, Oriana, Pedro, Regina, Samuel, Therese, Vitor, Wilma.
These 21 names alternate between feminine and masculine.
Purpose of deciding storm names directly in Spain
We now come to the objective of being able to directly name storms in this group in Southwest Europe, including Spain.
For example, for October 2025, the storm, or here DANA Alice, was immediately named by the official Spanish agency AEMET.
This allows:
- Strengthening the consistency of the message official.
- To improve communication with the public.
- To facilitate government preparation for and response to adverse weather events, as well as post-storm preparation.
The goal is therefore educational, but also for the benefit of the public, the media, and emergency services.
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A group of countries in Southwestern Europe has decided on the names of major storms expected in this part of Europe.
Spain has participated in this group since 2017 with AEMET, the Spanish Meteorological Agency.
Countries that decide on storm names, including Spain
The list of countries deciding on the names of major storms that could impact residents with heavy rain, flooding, thunderstorms, etc.
These are:
- Spain
- Portugal
- Italy
- Andorra
- France
- Belgium
- Luxembourg
All the meteorological agencies of these different countries have, in advance of the future weather events of 2025 and 2026 A decision has been made regarding their names. The goal is to name the storms and DANA (Depression Islada en Niveles Altos), which means Isolated High-Level Depression. List of Storm Names or DANA 2025-2026 Going from A to Z, as is customary, across the world, but without Q, U, X, Y, and Z. The first named storm is Alice, which struck in early October 2025 in southeastern Spain. Here is the list: Alice, Benjamin, Claudia, Davide, Emilia, Francis, Goretti, Harry, Ingrid, Joseph, Kristin, Leonardo, Marta, Nils, Oriana, Pedro, Regina, Samuel, Therese, Vitor, Wilma. These 21 names alternate between female and male. Masculine.
Purpose of directly naming storms in Spain
We now come to the objective of being able to directly name storms in this group of Southwestern European storms, including Spain.
For example, for October 2025, the storm, or in this case DANA Alice, was immediately named by the official Spanish agency AEMET.
This allows us to:
- Strengthen the consistency of the official message.
- Improve communication with the public.
- Facilitate government preparation and response to adverse weather events, as well as post-storm preparation.
The goal is therefore educational, but also beneficial for the public, the media, and emergency services.
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