Ronaldsway Met Office has issued an amber weather warning for coastal overtopping this evening.
It will be in force from 9:30pm to 1:30am on Saturday.
The areas most likely to be affected are Shore Road (Rushen), Castletown, Laxey & Ramsey Promenades, as well as central and northern parts of Douglas Promenade.
The Met Office said: “Gusty gale force southeast winds will increase wave heights this afternoon & evening, leading to the moderate overtopping of waves and a risk of significant debris in exposed areas around the time of high tide later this evening.”
A yellow warning is currently in place for the same areas until 1pm.