Wind and rain over next four days

There is a warning of coastal overtopping at high tide for the next four days.

It applies to Peel, Ramsey, Laxey, Douglas, Castletown, Carrick Bay and Port St. Mary.

Winds are expected to reach severe gale force later today with gusts likely to be 60 to 70 mph, perhaps 70 to 75 mph in places.

Strong to gale force winds are forecast through to Sunday.

There is also a flood watch in place for the whole Island with periods of heavy rain forecast into the weekend.