Red weather warning for waves crashing onto roads
Catherine Nicoll - Isle of Man
Mon, December 8, 2025 at 12:18 PM UTC
1 min read
A warning has been issued for "major volumes" of water and debris being brought onto exposed roads on Tuesday due to severe gales of up to 65mph (105km/h).
Ronaldsway Met Office has issued a red weather warning for "severe coastal overtopping" around the time of high tide from13:00 to 16:00 GMT.
Forecasters said Castletown promenades, Shore Road in Rushen, and the northern end of Douglas Promenade most at risk, with Ramsey and Laxey Promenades also likely to be affected.
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An amber weather warning for heavy rain and flooding on the island's roads is also in place from midnight until 10:00 on Tuesday.
Forecasters said there was the potential for 0.8in (20mm) to fall during a three-hour period between 03:00 and 06:00, leaving standing water that could create difficult driving conditions.
The severe gales in the afternoon combined with the "oversaturated ground" could lead to trees being brought down in places, causing additional traffic disruption and delays.
The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company has warned passengers of potential disruption to all of Tuesday's sailings as a result of conditions.
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