Storm Benjamin is a named weather system that has been affecting parts of Europe, including the UK and France, with impacts such as strong winds, heavy rain, and coastal flooding warnings scheduled for Thursday, October 23, 2025. In the UK, the Met Office issued wind and rain warnings with gusts potentially reaching 55–70 mph in exposed areas and rainfall totals of 20–50 mm in places, along with travel disruptions and possible power outages. In France and the Netherlands, alerts and disruptions were also anticipated, with some transport services affected and local advisories in place. Key points to know:

• Timing: The most significant effects were expected on Thursday, October 23, 2025, with warnings beginning overnight in some regions and continuing through the day for others.
• Regions affected: Southern and eastern England, parts of Wales, Kent, Sussex, and London in the UK; Île-de-France and adjacent areas in France; western coastal provinces in the Netherlands.
• Impacts to watch: Strong winds, heavy rainfall, localized flooding, travel disruption, potential power outages, trees and debris on roads, and coastal hazards.
• Safety guidance: Secure loose items outdoors, follow local authority advisories, avoid coastal and flood-prone areas during high winds and heavy rain, and allow extra travel time if commuting.

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