Storm Dave Cometh. But Why Is It Called That? NYT | Top Stories By: Jonathan Wolfe 3 April 2026 at 00:03 The conventions for naming storms are complicated by a mishmash of rules, national quirks and language barriers. © Cathal Mcnaughton/ReutersStorm Bram brought heavy rain and high winds in Carnlough, Northern Ireland, in December 2025. Storm Dave is headed to the United Kingdom this weekend.