Sailings cancelled as Amber weather warning issued

The Met office has issued an Amber weather warning for later today (December 26).

The Isle of Man Steam Packet have cancelled this evenings sailings:

• 7:45pm Douglas to Heysham
• 2:15am Heysham to Douglas

Weather conditions

According to the Met Office, rain will become heavy and persistent tonight and into tomorrow morning, before clearing in the afternoon.

Amber Weather Warning issued by IOM Met Office:

Total rain fall is expected to be between 20-40 mm, with 40-70 mm on the hills, giving a moderate risk of localised flooding.

In addition, large waves will break over exposed coastal locations for an hour or two either side of high tide tomorrow (approx. 11:36 am), leaving debris.

Places exposed to the south will be most at risk, but Laxey and Ramsey proms may also be affected as well as central and northern parts of Douglas prom (including possibly the northern part of the prom parking).

Amber warning

The Met Office issues Amber Weather warnings when “there is an increased likelihood of impacts from severe weather, which could potentially disrupt your plans”.

It says that this means there is the possibility of travel delays, road and rail closures, power cuts and the potential risk to life and property.