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Live forecasts update automatically; written guidance last reviewed 16 June 2026 by the Morning Times weather desk. Data from national met services via Open-Meteo.
Storm Benjamin is expected to bring strong winds and heavy rain across the UK from Tuesday evening into Wednesday, with the Met Office issuing yellow weather warnings for parts of Northern Ireland, Scotland and northern England.
When is Storm Benjamin coming and which areas will be affected?
Storm Benjamin is set to arrive on Tuesday evening, 18 March, and will persist through Wednesday. The Met Office has issued yellow warnings for wind and rain across Northern Ireland, much of Scotland, and northern England. The storm’s track shows the strongest winds along western coasts and over higher ground, with gusts of 50–60 mph possible inland and up to 70 mph on exposed coasts. A storm Benjamin UK map from the Met Office indicates the low-pressure system will move eastwards, bringing the most severe conditions to western Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Has Storm Benjamin passed and what is the UK tracker showing?
As of Wednesday morning, Storm Benjamin has not fully passed. The storm Benjamin UK tracker shows the system clearing eastern Scotland by Thursday, but residual showers and strong winds will linger across northern areas. For those asking “has storm Benjamin passed”, the worst will be over by Thursday afternoon, though travel disruption and localised flooding remain possible in Scotland and Northern Ireland until then.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the storm Benjamin Met Office warning?
The Met Office has issued yellow wind and rain warnings from Tuesday evening to Wednesday night. These cover Northern Ireland, Scotland and northern England, with potential for travel disruption and localised flooding.
Will Storm Benjamin affect Northern Ireland badly?
Yes, Northern Ireland is under a yellow wind warning from Tuesday evening to Wednesday. Gusts of 50–60 mph are expected, with higher gusts on coasts. The storm Benjamin Northern Ireland impact includes possible power cuts and travel delays.
Is Storm Benjamin hitting Scotland?
Yes, storm Benjamin UK Scotland is under a yellow wind warning and a separate rain warning. Western Scotland faces the strongest winds and heaviest rain, with up to 70 mph gusts on exposed coasts.
Sources
For the latest updates, check our UK weather hub and moderate rainfall warning page. If you’re in Scotland, see our 10 day weather forecast UK for detailed outlooks.