Deep low currently near Nova Scotia will track across the Atlantic this weekend
A yellow weather warning has been issued by Ronaldsway Met Office for Sunday (23 February).
Forecasters are warning us to expect severe gales in the morning, with Southerly gusts of 60-70 mph expected to hit the Island between 4am and 3pm.
It's due to a deep low-pressure system currently near Nova Scotia, which will track across the Atlantic over the course of the weekend.
This is likely to result in fallen branches/trees, minor structural damage and some disruption to travel.
SAILINGS
The Steam Packet Company is already warning of potential disruption to a number of its sailings from the 8am sailing on Sunday through to the 1:45am sailing in the early hours of Monday (24 February) morning.
For the first return crossing between Douglas and Heysham, a final decision will be made by the Master by 6am on Sunday.
For the evening sailings between the Island and the Lancashire port, a final decision will be made by the Master by 5:30pm on Sunday.
You can find the latest on the Steam Packet website.

FLIGHTS
Meanwhile, for those set to fly on Sunday, Loganair is offering passengers the opportunity to adjust their travel plans without charge.
You can choose to re-book on an alternative flight up to seven days from your original travel date.
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