Coastal Overtopping - Monday
Issued at 18:15 GMT
on Sunday 01 February 2026
by Ronaldsway Met Office
Warning type
Coastal Overtopping
Colour code
Yellow
Areas likely to be affected
Douglas promenade, Laxey and Ramsey promenades, western part of Shore Road (Rushen), and to a lesser extent Castletown promenade.
Adverse conditions are expected to affect the Island
From 09:45 GMT on Monday 02 February 2026
Until 02:00 GMT on Tuesday 03 February 2026
Fresh or strong easterly winds will give a choppy sea and slight overtopping of water, with a little debris, onto windward roads and promenades around the hours of the high tides on Monday 2nd February (~11:45) and again at night (3rd / ~00:05).
With continuing fresh or strong E-SE winds expected on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, combining with fairly large high tides, further warnings are likely to be issued for some coastal overtopping in the same areas.
More information
Issued by
Adrian Cowin
Warning number
14/26
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.
