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How are storm names chosen and why?

How are storm names chosen and why?
Sky News Tuesday 01 September 2026, 08:25 UTC 1 min read
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Waves crash over Tynemouth Pier on 19 November 2025. Pic: John Fatkin/Cover Images/AP

Waves crash over Tynemouth Pier on 19 November 2025. Pic: John Fatkin/Cover Images/AP
Tynemouth Pier (LOCATION) John Fatkin (PERSON)
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