Isle of Man Met Office Issues Yellow Weather Warning for Heavy Rain
The Ronaldsway Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for heavy rain expected to affect the Isle of Man on Tuesday from 6am to 9pm. This warning indicates a need for awareness as significant rainfall is anticipated.
Forecast Details
- Rainfall totals are predicted to be 20-30mm on lower grounds, with up to 50mm on the hills.
- Strong south to southeast winds will accompany the wet conditions.
- Ground saturation is already high, increasing the risk of surface water flooding in vulnerable areas.
“Generally wet and windy on Tuesday with strengthening south to southeast winds bringing prolonged periods of often heavy rain. Rainfall totals look to be 20 to 30mm widely but up to about 50mm over the hills,” said Met Officer forecaster Adrian Cowin.
“Given the already saturated ground, there'll be a quick runoff of the rain to give areas of surface water flooding especially in prone places and in locations where drainage is already poor/blocked or becomes blocked with autumn debris. River levels will rise quite quickly.”
Ongoing Monitoring and Additional Forecast
The Met Office will continue to monitor the situation closely. Monday will remain mostly dry with sunny spells and highs of 13°C. The heavy rain and strong winds will arrive early Tuesday, with highs around 14°C.
Wednesday is expected to be drier with some sunshine, but rain may return later in the day. Thursday will bring more rain and strong winds, with highs near 12°C. Friday carries a risk of intermittent rain along with strong winds, and highs will drop to around 11°C.
Summary
The Isle of Man faces a wet and windy Tuesday with heavy rainfall and potential flooding due to saturated ground, followed by fluctuating weather through the rest of the week.
Author’s summary: A yellow warning signals heavy rain and strong winds on the Isle of Man Tuesday, heightening flood risks amid already saturated ground and unstable drainage conditions.