Red weather warning for waves crashing onto roads

A warning has been issued for "major volumes" of water and debris being brought onto exposed roads on Tuesday as Storm Bram hits the island, bringing severe gales of up to 65mph (105km/h).

Ronaldsway Met Office issued a red weather warning for "severe coastal overtopping" around high tide from13:00 to 16:00 GMT, with Castletown promenades, Shore Road in Rushen, and the northern end of Douglas Promenade most at risk, and Ramsey and Laxey Promenades also likely to be affected.

The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company cancelled all of Tuesday's ferry sailings due to the conditions.

An amber weather warning for heavy rain and flooding on roads is also in place from midnight until 10:00 on Tuesday.

Forecasters said there was the potential for 0.8in (20mm) to fall during a three-hour period between 03:00 and 06:00, leaving standing water that could create difficult driving conditions.

Weather warnings are also set to come into force in several parts of the UK as Storm Bram brings heavy rain and strong winds on Tuesday and Wednesday.

The severe gales in the afternoon combined with the "oversaturated ground" could lead to trees being brought down in places, causing additional traffic disruption and delays.

The Steam Packet confirmed its overnight sailing of the flagship vessel Manxman to Heysham had been cancelled along with all other daytime crossings between Douglas and and the Lancashire port.

Passengers due to travel on the disrupted sailings have been advised to amend their bookings online or by contacting the reservations desk.

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