The government is asking people to prepare for the bad weather to come.
It says construction sites should be secured as well as outdoor equipment like garden furniture and bins.
Free sandbags are available at the Islands civic amenity sites.
An amber weather warning has been issued for Friday for storm force winds and coastal overtopping that runs from 2am until 8pm.
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