A record spring tide could cause flooding in parts of the Island next month.
At ten to one in the morning on September the ninth and at half past one in the morning the next day, tides will reach between 7.9 and 8 metres.
According to Ronaldsway's Met Office that is very high, but say the heights will depend on the air pressure at the time and it's too early to predict the conditions.
High pressure keeps tides down, but low pressure coupled with a strong south westerly wind may lead to problems.
There are also potential problems in October at half past midnight on the 8th and 01:10 am on the 9th.
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