Coastal overtopping
Issued at 05:15 BST
on Friday 17 April 2026
by Ronaldsway Met Office
Warning type
Coastal overtopping
Colour code
Yellow
Areas likely to be affected
Shore Road Rushen, Castletown promenade, the northern end of Douglas prom and to a lesser extent Laxey and Ramsey proms.
Adverse conditions are expected to affect the Island
From 10:30 BST on Friday 17 April 2026
Until 13:30 BST on Friday 17 April 2026
Fresh to strong south-southwest winds and spring tides will combine leading to minor coastal overtopping with slight debris around the time of high tide today (12noon) and will affect exposed coasts and promenades.
More information
Issued by
Stuart Davison
Warning number
45/26
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.
