The UK is braced for its second storm of the season just a day after Storm Austen passed.

Flights have been grounded after the Met Office issued fresh “danger to life” weather warnings ahead of Storm Boelo.

Dublin Airport announced several cancellations and delays on Saturday as this second storm hurtled towards the UK and Ireland, bringing heavy rains and gales.

But why have these storms been called Austen and Boelo? Why are storms named, and how does the naming system work?

Here is what you need to know.

Why do we name storms?

In 2015, the Met Office launched a scheme inviting the public to suggest names for storms to raise awareness of the dangers of severe weather.

Thousands of homes are without power in south-west England after Storm Austen hit the region, as the north braces for a second storm.

The forecaster said that using a single, recognisable name for a storm helps the public better understand the risks and take action to keep themselves safe.

When is a storm named?

The decision is…