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Warning of waves crashing onto coastal roads

Catherine NicollIsle of Man
News imageBBC Choppy seas around the Tower of Refuge, a small castle-like structure, in Douglas Bay.BBC
The weather warning has been put in place until 11:00 GMT on Thursday

People have been warned of be aware of waves crashing onto exposed coastal roads on the Isle of Man at the times of high tide.

Ronaldsway Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for coastal overtopping between 20:30 GMT and 11:00 on Thursday due to strong winds.

Forecasters said the areas most at risk of debris being brought ashore by waves were Castletown Promenade and Shore Road in Rushen in the south, as well as the northern end of Douglas Promenade.

Gusts of up to 45mph (72km/h) are expected to hit the island overnight accompanied by heavy rain.

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