Met Office team up with Shaun the Sheep creators, adding Shaun to storm name list

The collaboration aims to help more people understand why storms are named and how weather warnings help keep communities safe

Mia Willemsen
News and business reporter
clock • 2 min read
Shaun the Sheep and Timmy
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Shaun the Sheep and Timmy

Weather enthusiasts, families and Shaun the Sheep fans have had the chance to vote for which Shaun the Sheep character joins the Met Office's official storm names list for the 2026/27 storm season...

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