Severe gales and rain

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.