ieExplains: Why are we seeing so many storms this season?

Poolbeg during Storm Jocelyn last week. Photo: Sasko Lazarov / © RollingNews.ie

Ireland has seen a slew of storms in recent months with storms Isha and Jocelyn battering Ireland within three days of each earlier this month.

Since the storm season began in September 2023, Ireland has been hit with 10 storms. This raises the question of why are we seeing so many storms this season.