Coastal overtopping & minor harbour flooding
Issued at 17:00 GMT
on Tuesday 03 February 2026
by Ronaldsway Met Office
Warning type
Coastal overtopping & minor inner harbour flooding
Colour code
Amber
Areas likely to be affected
See warning
Adverse conditions are expected to affect the Island
From 11:00 GMT on Wednesday 04 February 2026
Until 15:00 GMT on Wednesday 04 February 2026
Coastal Overtopping (Amber):
Fresh easterly winds coupled with high spring tides will lead to significant overtopping of waves and debris a few hours either side of high tide (12:45).
Areas affected: Douglas promenade, Laxey and Ramsey promenades, western part of Shore Road (Rushen), and to a lesser extent Castletown promenade.
Inner Harbour (Yellow):
There is also a risk high tide may cause minor flooding at a few low-lying properties near Riverside Industrial Estate and Gardener's Lane in Ramsey and the Tongue in Douglas. Castletown harbour is not expected to have any issues as long as flood defences have been deployed.
More information
Issued by
George Shimmin
Warning number
19/26
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.
