Storm Benjamin weather warnings London: When severe winds will start to calm down in the capital

London is currently being battered by 40mph winds caused by Storm Benjamin.

The Met Office has warned London could experience disruption and damage caused by Storm Benjamin this week.

The meteorological service has enforced a number of weather warnings across the south of the country ahead of Storm Benjamin’s wrath.

Yellow rain and wind warnings have been put in place by the Met Office as southern parts of the country including the UK capital brace for heavy rain and strong winds.

Starting in the early hours of Thursday, both the yellow weather alerts are in place across the day and into the night.

Here’s exactly when Londoners can expect Storm Benjamin to hit.

When will Storm Benjamin hit London?

Storm Benjamin is set to hit London on Thursday (October 23). Winds are set to pick up in the morning and reach up to 40mph by the late afternoon. Rain will follow throughout the day.

Storm Benjamin hour by hour London weather forecast

  • 12am - Heavy rain with wind speeds reaching 20mph
  • 9am - Rain eases slightly as winds pick up to 30mph
  • 12pm - Light rain as winds continue to get stronger
  • 4pm - More light rain as winds reach 40mph
  • 7pm - Winds start to calm down
  • 11pm - Winds ease to around 30mph

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