Amber weather warning in place ahead of Storm Éowyn

Peak of conditions expected between 8am and 1pm on Friday

Ronaldsway Met Office has issued an amber weather warning ahead of the arrival of Storm Éowyn later this week.

The warning will be in force from 2am until 8pm on Friday, with the peak of the conditions expected between 8am and 1pm.

Forecasters are expecting gale force winds on Friday morning to quickly increase to severe gale or storm force, with gusts of almost 80mph.

It's expected the conditions will lead to fallen branches, as well as structural damage with flying debris with disruption to travel.

As well as an amber alert for storm force winds, a yellow warning for coastal overtopping will be in place from 5.30am to 9am on Friday.

The Met Office says the warning will be monitored and if necessary updated in the coming days.