With no storms on the horizon any time soon, it is likely to be a while before we see the arrival of Chloe, the next name on this year’s storm list.
In the short-term this lack of rainfall will raise concerns about the drought and low water levels in England’s reservoirs.
Following the latest meeting of the National Drought Group, water companies are being urged to speed up the fixing of leaks and members of the public to take shorter showers and turn off the tap when brushing their teeth.
The Environment Agency (EA) says that 20% more rain than average is needed over the next six months, external for the drought to end.
Philip Duffy, Chief Executive of the Environment Agency, said: “The recent rain is welcome, but the drought isn’t over. A few wet days cannot reverse months of hot, dry weather.
“Our rivers, reservoirs and groundwater need sustained rainfall to recover, and the effects on nature can last much longer.”
El Niño has been linked to wetter and stormier weather in late autumn and early winter. The current three month outlook from the Met Office forecasts that there is double the chance of it being wetter than normal.