Severe gales and rain
Issued at 11:15 GMT
on Monday 26 January 2026
by Ronaldsway Met Office
Warning type
Severe gales and rain
Colour code
Yellow
Areas likely to be affected
All island for wind and rain. Above 1200 FT for snow. Exposed coasts and promenades for coastal overtopping.
Adverse conditions are expected to affect the Island
From 03:00 GMT on Tuesday 27 January 2026
Until 12:00 GMT on Tuesday 27 January 2026
Rapidly deepening area of low pressure to the south of Ireland (Storm Chandra) will allow winds to increase in the Isle of Man to reach severe gale force overnight into Tuesday and peak before dawn, then easing late morning. East or southeast winds will mean 40-45mph with gusts widely 55-65mph. This will lead to disruption to travel as well as a risk of some damage due to fallen trees etc.
Area of patchy rain arriving Monday afternoon and evening will become persistent and sometimes heavy on Tuesday morning with rainfall accumulations of 10-20mm widely with 20-40mm over high ground. This may lead to surface water flooding in prone locations.
Between 3am and 9am the rain may turn to sleet or snow over high ground. This may lead to disruption on, for example, the A18 Mountain Road. The sleet or snow then turning back to rain late morning on Tuesday.
There is a risk of minor coastal overtopping along exposed coasts and promenades around the time of high tide (5am). The risk period is between 3:30am and 6:30am. Neap tides should mitigate any significant impacts.
More information
Issued by
Stuart Davison
Warning number
11/26
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.
