Amber Coastal Overtopping
Issued at 08:45 GMT
on Friday 05 December 2025
by Ronaldsway Met Office
Warning type
Coastal Overtopping
Colour code
Amber
Areas likely to be affected
Shore Road (Rushen), Castletown, Laxey & Ramsey Promenades, as well as central and northern parts of Douglas Promenade.
Adverse conditions are expected to affect the Island
From 21:30 GMT on Friday 05 December 2025
Until 01:30 GMT on Saturday 06 December 2025
Gusty gale force southeast winds will increase wave heights this afternoon & evening, leading to the moderate overtopping of waves and a risk of significant debris in exposed areas around the time of high tide later this evening (~23:35).
More information
Issued by
Stephanie Clayton
Warning number
77/25
Colour code
- Yellow
- ‘Be Aware’ - Risk of bad weather affecting activities. Some travel delays, risk of minor damage, localised or temporary disruption.
- Amber
- ’Be Prepared’ - Risk of severe weather impacting on work, schools & travel. Some disruption & damage in places. Risk of injury.
- Red
- ‘Take Action’ - Extreme conditions likely. Widespread damage, travel disruption, interruption to power & communication. Risk to life.
