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Live forecasts update automatically; written guidance last reviewed 20 June 2026 by the Southampton Wire weather desk. Data from national met services via Open-Meteo.
Storm Benjamin is not currently named by the Met Office, but a deep area of low pressure is bringing strong winds and heavy rain across the UK, particularly affecting Northern Ireland, Scotland and western coasts, with no direct impact expected for Southampton and the Solent region.
When is Storm Benjamin coming and where will it hit?
The system currently circulating on social media as “Storm Benjamin” is a standard Atlantic low-pressure system. According to the Met Office, it is not an officially named storm. The strongest winds and heaviest rain are forecast for Northern Ireland, western Scotland and coastal areas of Wales and southwest England. Southampton lies outside the main risk zone, although breezy conditions and patchy rain are possible. For the latest tracking, check the 10 Day Weather Forecast UK and the Moderate Rainfall Warning page.
Has Storm Benjamin passed, and what about Scotland and Northern Ireland?
The low pressure system will clear eastwards by late evening, so for most of the UK the worst weather has passed by nightfall. In Northern Ireland and western Scotland, gusts of 50–60 mph are possible, with localised disruption to travel. The Storm Amy Uk page offers context on how similar systems affect the region. There is no official storm Benjamin UK tracker, but the Met Office provides live radar on its site.
Is Storm Benjamin a real named storm?
No. The Met Office has not named this system. It is a standard Atlantic low-pressure system that social media users have informally called “Storm Benjamin”. Official named storms follow a strict Met Office and Met Éireann naming protocol.
When is Storm Benjamin coming to the UK?
The system is already moving through the UK and will clear by late evening. It is not a prolonged event. For the most accurate timing, refer to the Met Office live warnings and the UK weather hub on Southampton Wire.
Will Storm Benjamin affect Northern Ireland and Scotland?
Yes. Northern Ireland and western Scotland are the most exposed areas, with strong winds and heavy rain expected through the afternoon. Gusts may reach 60 mph in coastal parts, but the system is not severe enough for an official storm warning.