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Storm Bram Unleashes Fury: Isle of Man Faces Red Warning
9 Dec
Summary
- Red weather warning issued for major water and debris on coastal roads.
- Storm Bram brings storm-force winds up to 70mph, causing travel disruption.
- Ferry sailings cancelled, flights delayed/cancelled as storm impacts island.
- A red weather warning for 'major volumes of water and debris' on coastal roads has been issued for the Isle of Man.
- Gales of up to 70mph are expected, leading to ferry and flight cancellations.
- The A18 Mountain Road and several coastal roads are closed for safety.
The Isle of Man is currently facing severe disruption as Storm Bram makes landfall, prompting a rare red weather warning. This alert highlights the significant risk of major volumes of water and debris inundating coastal roads between 13:00 and 16:00 GMT. Anticipate winds gusting up to 70mph, potentially reaching storm force, as the storm sweeps across the island throughout the afternoon.
This severe weather has led to widespread travel chaos. All ferry sailings scheduled for today have been cancelled, and numerous flights to and from the island, including those to London Heathrow, Liverpool, Manchester, London City, and Dublin, are either cancelled or delayed. Passengers are advised to monitor flight information closely. Additionally, the A18 Mountain Road and several coastal routes are subject to closures for safety reasons.
Forecasters have identified Castletown promenades, Shore Road in Rushen, and parts of Douglas Promenade as areas most at risk from coastal overtopping. The emergency services are on alert, and Civil Defence volunteers have contacted residents in vulnerable areas. The public is strongly advised to stay away from coastal zones and to exercise caution on the roads due to potential flooding and emergency service activity.
