Isle of Man braces for coastal flooding as stormy winds hit
A yellow weather warning for coastal overtopping has been issued for parts of the Isle of Man. The alert comes as strong south-easterly winds are set to create rough sea conditions on Tuesday, January 20.
The Met Office, which manages weather warnings for the island, has set the alert to run from 10.30am until 2pm. Conditions are expected to worsen around high water at roughly 12.15pm, when slight overtopping of seawater onto windward roads and promenades is most likely.
Douglas promenade, Laxey and Ramsey promenades, and sections of Shore Road in Rushen are the areas most at risk. Water and debris may be thrown onto coastal routes as winds combine with the high tide. The rough weather has already disrupted transport, with two Steam Packet sailings cancelled due to the incoming winds. Meanwhile, Isle of Man lifeboats are currently escorting the final RNLI Mersey class vessel on its historic farewell journey. Elsewhere on the island, an AI and maritime technology conference is taking place this week. Separately, Hospice Isle of Man has recently welcomed a new private healthcare service into its building.
The warning remains active until 2pm on Tuesday. Residents and visitors in affected coastal areas are advised to stay cautious during the peak conditions. High winds and rough seas could lead to temporary flooding and debris on roads.
