ieExplains: How do we name storms and why has Storm Goretti got a French name?

Storm Herminia created huge waves that washed over the sea wall at Garretstown, Co Cork. File picture: Dan Linehan

With Storm Goretti on the way, Met Éireann has issued a status yellow snow and rain warning for four counties. 

Here is everything you need to know about why storms are named, how a name is chosen, and why Storm Goretti was given a French name.