Gale to severe gale force winds
Issued at 10:00 BST
on Thursday 02 October 2025
by Ronaldsway Met Office
Warning type
Gale to severe gale force winds.
Colour code
Yellow
Areas likely to be affected
All island.
Adverse conditions are expected to affect the Island
From 14:00 BST on Friday 03 October 2025
Until 18:00 BST on Saturday 04 October 2025
A deep area of low pressure (Storm Amy) will bring gale to severe gale force west or southwest winds to the Island, gusts of 50-60 mph likely, and gusts of 65 mph in exposed coastal areas and on higher ground are possible. This will bring a risk of travel disruption and will also likely result in some fallen trees and minor structural damage.
An area of heavy rain will move in from the west during Friday afternoon, bringing the risk of localised surface water flooding.
More information
Issued by
George Shimmin
Warning number
55/25
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.
