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Live forecasts update automatically; written guidance last reviewed 16 June 2026 by the Trade Wire UK weather desk. Data from national met services via Open-Meteo.
Storm Claudia was a named storm that brought strong winds and heavy rain to parts of the UK on 22–23 February 2025, with gusts exceeding 70 mph in exposed areas of northern England and Scotland. It was the sixth named storm of the 2024–25 season, following Storms Éowyn and Herminia.
When did Storm Claudia hit the UK and what was its path?
Storm Claudia arrived on the evening of Saturday 22 February and cleared by Sunday 23 February 2025. The low-pressure system tracked east across northern Britain, with the strongest winds concentrated over Scotland, northern England and parts of Northern Ireland. A live storm claudia uk tracker showed the system moving rapidly, and a storm claudia uk map indicated the core passed just north of the Central Belt. Manchester saw gusts of 50–55 mph, while exposed coasts in the northwest recorded 70 mph. London experienced a milder, breezy spell with gusts around 40 mph.
What damage and disruption did Storm Claudia cause?
Fallen trees and travel delays were reported across the affected regions, particularly on rail routes in Scotland and northern England. The Met Office issued yellow wind warnings covering much of the north, though no amber or red warnings were needed. Power outages affected a few thousand homes, mostly in rural areas. Compared to earlier storms that season, Claudia was relatively short-lived and less severe, but it still prompted caution for anyone travelling in exposed upland areas.
Is Storm Claudia still active?
No. Storm Claudia cleared the UK by Sunday 23 February 2025. The system moved into the North Sea and weakened. No further named storms were active at the time.
How does Storm Claudia compare to other storms this season?
Claudia was a moderate storm with wind speeds lower than Storms Éowyn and Herminia. It caused localised disruption but no widespread structural damage or major flooding.
Will there be more storms like Claudia in 2025?
The 2024–25 storm season continues until August 2025. The Met Office names storms when they are likely to cause medium or high impacts, so further named systems remain possible.
Sources
For the latest conditions, visit our UK weather hub and check the Moderate Rainfall Warning page. If you need a longer view, our 10 Day Weather Forecast covers the coming week.