Severe Gales
Issued at 11:15 BST
on Friday 23 October 2026
by Ronaldsway Met Office
Warning type
Severe Gales
Colour code
Amber
Areas likely to be affected
Whole island.
Adverse conditions are expected to affect the Island
From 18:00 BST on Saturday 24 October 2026
Until 15:00 GMT on Sunday 25 October 2026
A deep area of low pressure (Storm Boelo) will track to the north of Scotland during Saturday, bringing gale to severe gale force winds across the island Saturday evening & overnight into Sunday. The southerly gale force wind will veer to the west or southwest and increase to severe gale force by Saturday evening, giving gusts overnight into Sunday of 60-70mph quite widely across the island.
These strength winds bring a risk of damage, especially to trees which currently remain in full leaf, as well as disruption to travel. The winds remain severe gale force for a prolonged period of time and only slowly start to decrease during Sunday before a more significant decrease occurs overnight into Monday.
More information
Issued by
Kirsty Wilding
Warning number
64/26
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.
