Storm Benjamin: Wind Warning and Travel Checks in Southern England

Storm Benjamin is bringing a Met Office yellow wind warning to parts of southern England today. If you live in or are travelling through the affected area, check whether your location and route fall within the warning, then confirm conditions with your transport operator before setting out. The warning page gives the covered places and valid times; these details can change, so check it again before travelling.

Check whether your area is covered today

The Met Office UK warnings page is the official place to check the active Storm Benjamin warning. Read the warning’s map and details for its exact locations and start and end times, and compare them with your address and journey. The information supplied does not specify those locations or times, so they should be verified on the live page against the latest official page.

A yellow warning signals that wind could affect some people and travel in the areas and period shown. It does not mean every location or route will be affected. Forecast warnings describe expected conditions; transport disruption should be confirmed separately with the operator responsible for your service.

Before travelling, check your operator

Before leaving, check live updates from the relevant rail, bus, ferry or road operator, and look again shortly before departure. Allow extra time if you are travelling within the warning area, and consider whether you can adjust your plans if conditions worsen. Do not assume a service is cancelled or a route is disrupted unless the operator confirms it.

For road journeys, check local traffic information and be prepared for delays or difficult conditions, particularly on exposed routes. If using public transport, check the operator’s latest service information and any advice for your specific route.

Secure outdoor items and take care in the wind

Bring in or secure loose items such as garden furniture, bins and lightweight decorations. Take care around trees, temporary structures and exposed areas while the warning is active. Follow local authority or emergency service advice if conditions affect your area.

The Met Office warning and forecast may be updated as Storm Benjamin moves through. Recheck the warning’s map and valid times, along with local transport updates, before you leave.

Source: Met Office