Weather warnings have been raised in every department in France as a major storm arrives from the UK. Storm Benjamin, as it has been named, has already brought record coastal winds of 161 km/h to Normandy on Wednesday morning after reaching France’s northern coast last night (October 22).

Annemasse, France - October 23, 2025 Weather warnings have been raised in every department in France as a major storm arrives from the UK. Storm Benjamin, as it has been named, has already brought record coastal winds of 161 km/h to Normandy early this morning after reaching France’s northern coast last night (October 22). It will continue to move inland today with gales of 130 km/h expected as the day progresses. Gales of up to 120 km/h are also expected in the south along the path of the Tramontane winds, and potentially along the Riviera coastline. SHOTLIST Storm Benjamin in Annemasse, France on 23 October. [Credit: X/cewe74100]