Coastal over-topping
Issued at 09:00 BST
on Tuesday 09 September 2025
by Ronaldsway Met Office
Warning type
Coastal overtopping
Colour code
Yellow
Areas likely to be affected
see warning
Adverse conditions are expected to affect the Island
From 12:00 BST on Tuesday 09 September 2025
Until 15:00 BST on Wednesday 10 September 2025
Fresh Southeast winds today will cause some waves and debris to wash onto exposed promenades an hour or so before and after the time of high water (1:09pm lunchtime today and 1:30 am overnight into Wednesday)
The areas affected will be Central and Northern Promenades in Douglas, perhaps Laxey and the Southern end of Shore Road Rushen.
Fresh Southerly winds tomorrow will also cause water and debris to wash onto exposed roads etc, an hour or so before and after high water (1:45 Wednesday afternoon).
The areas affected will be much of Shore Road Rushen and the Northern end of Douglas Promenade.
More information
Issued by
Neil Young
Warning number
49-25
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.
