There'll be no parking on Douglas Promenade's walkway later as gale force winds approach.
An amber weather warning has been issued for coastal overtopping, with winds of up to 60mph whipping up waves at high tide.
The Department of Infrastructure says it'll shut the Christmas parking area on the Prom at 4pm.
It'll reopen for shoppers from 10am on Saturday.
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