when is storm benjamin coming
Storm Benjamin has already passed. It struck in late October 2025, impacting the UK, Netherlands, and nearby areas with strong winds and rain.
Timeline
Named by Météo France on October 22, 2025, the storm hit hardest on October 23. Coastal regions like Zeeland (Netherlands) saw gales from 2 p.m., moving north through the afternoon and evening. In the UK, warnings began early that day, with winds up to 75mph (120 kph) and heavy rain (up to 50mm in spots) lasting into the evening.
Key Impacts
- Dutch Coast : Amber warnings for 120 kph gusts; flights canceled at Schiphol, trains reduced.
- UK Regions : Yellow warnings for southeast England (East Anglia, Kent), southwest (Devon, Cornwall), and rain across south/east; risks of flooding, debris, and travel disruptions.
- Winds eased overnight into October 24, though breezy conditions lingered.
Area Affected| Peak Wind Speeds| Warnings| Date/Time
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Netherlands (Zeeland coast)| 120 kph 1| Amber 1| Oct 23, 2pm onward
UK Southeast| 75 mph 3| Yellow wind 3| Oct 23, 3am-midnight
UK Southwest| Heavy rain (50mm) 3| Yellow rain 6| Oct 23, midnight-9pm
Wadden Sea/IJsselmeer| 90 kph inland 1| Yellow 1| Oct 23 evening
Trending Context
Back in October 2025, forums buzzed with live updates—Schiphol go-arounds went viral on YouTube, and UK residents shared flood photos. No major injuries reported, but trees downed and power issues trended. As of January 2026, no new Storm Benjamin; the 2025/26 list moved to Claudia.
TL;DR: Storm Benjamin peaked October 23, 2025—well past now. Stay safe with current KNMI/Met Office alerts for any fresh systems.
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