Met Éireann, the UK Met Office and the Netherlands KNMI each came up with 7 names
But the seven names they contributed to the list were picked to honour Irish/Northern-Irish scientists for their important contributions to science and benefits for humankind.
"We are delighted to celebrate science and scientists in this year’s names. As part of our process we asked the public to choose the name for letter 'A', resulting in Agnes, after Irish astronomer and science writer Agnes Mary Clerke. Our warmest thanks to all who voted and to those who suggested other names that we will keep in mind for future seasons.
Reacting to the announcement of the new storm names list, Professor Jocelyn Bell Burnell said: "I am delighted to feature in this distinguished list celebrating science and hope that if a potential 'Storm Jocelyn' happens, it may be a useful stirring-up rather than a destructive event! Science advancements increase our knowledge and understanding of the world around us, and I think this is wonderful example of science-based services communications.
Jocelyn Bell Burnell: Northern Ireland astrophysicist, who discovered the first pulsating radio stars, or pulsars in 1967.Kathleen Lonsdale: Irish crystallographer, demonstrated the crystal structure of benzene. Vincent Barry: organic chemistry, best known for leading the team which developed the anti-leprosy drug clofazimine.
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