A Stormy Morning in Dijon
From the very first hours of the day, strong gusts blew through the capital of the dukes. In some neighborhoods, trash cans danced along the sidewalks, branches lay down on the streets, and firefighters responded several times to clear the roads.
As a precaution, the city hall of Dijon decided to close the parks and gardens for the day, waiting for the wind to calm down.
⚠️La #tempête de jeudi sera nommée #Benjamin.
— Guillaume Séchet (@Meteovilles) October 22, 2025
Elle concernera toute la France, l'ensemble de la Belgique et une grande partie de la Suisse.
Les vents pourraient être plus forts que ceux qui étaient envisagés dans nos bulletins d'hier >>> peut-être jusqu'à 130 / 150km/h sur la… pic.twitter.com/mYQfZwGFIb
Power Outages and Interrupted Traffic
According to Enedis, teams have been hard at work since last night to restore power in the affected areas. The damage is mostly limited, but the wind has caused some trouble in several neighborhoods around Dijon, like Talant and Fontaine-lès-Dijon. A few roofs have taken a hit, and some vehicles have been lightly damaged by falling trees.
The Sun is Here... But the Wind is Still Strong
Good news: with the passing of Benjamin, the sun has made its appearance in Dijon. But don’t pack away your scarves just yet: the wind continues to blow fiercely, with gusts reaching up to 80 km/h during the day. It’s a tricky weather situation, with blue skies and sudden gusts, giving the city a bit of a seaside vibe (minus the sea).
Caution Still in Place in Dijon
Under a yellow alert from Météo-France, Côte-d'Or is expected to experience gusts of wind up to 90 km/h this evening, before gradually calming down by Friday. Temperatures will dip below 10°C by the end of the week, as autumn settles in for good.
A Taste of Winter
This storm from the Atlantic hasn't spared the rest of France either. From Brittany to Burgundy, winds have sometimes exceeded 120 km/h. It's a weather event that the people of Dijon won't forget anytime soon, reminding us that the north wind here means business.
So, it's time to put away the beach umbrellas, keep the blankets handy, and stay cautious on the roads. Benjamin may have blown strong, but Dijon is holding its ground.