Gales forecast for Friday
The Steam Packet Company is warning of possible disruption to its sailings for the next two days (6/7th Dec)
Tomorrow evening's 7.45pm Ben-my-Chree crossing to Heysham is at risk, along with all of Friday's services with gale or severe gale force winds forecast.
The Packet says it will issue an update by 5.30pm tomorrow (Thurs), with a further update by 7am on Friday.
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Strong southeast gales are expected to drive waves over promenades later tonight