Weekend winds bring risk of coastal overtopping

Wednesday, 7 October 2026 16:10

The Island could be facing a weekend of weather warnings, as strong winds bring coastal overtopping.

In its five-day forecast, Ronaldsway Met Office says Friday, Saturday and Sunday could all see problems around the Island's coastline.

On Friday, October 9 there's a risk of waves washing onto roads at high tide at 11.40pm.

The conditions could continue into Saturday, October 10 with high tide just after midday, and on Sunday, October 11 with the tide at its highest just after midnight and just before 1am on Monday, October 12.

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