25 July 2026
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Amber warning for coastal overtopping

An Amber weather warning has been issued for coastal overtopping and inner harbour flooding

Ronaldsway Met Office said moderate coastal overtopping is expected around the time of high tide (~1:30pm) allowing sea water and some debris to affect exposed coasts and promenades.

Areas at risk include Shore Rd Rushen, Castletown prom, the central and northern ends of Douglas prom and to a lesser extent Laxey prom and Ramsey prom.

Forecasters said high spring tides will also lead to minor inner harbour flooding around the time of high tide (~1:30pm).

Areas at risk include the Tongue, North Quay and Lake Road in Douglas; Mezeron corner and small risk West Quay in Ramsey; and prone parts of Castletown.

The warning will be in force from 11:30am until 3:30pm.

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Shaun Moore is the Senior Broadcast Journalist for Manx.News and has over 15 years of working in radio, television, print and online. Previous work includes BBC, Sky, ITV, Bauer, Global Radio and Newsflare. Member of Chartered Institute of Journalists.

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