Weather warning remains in force as Storm Austen arrives

Sandbags available as heavy rain warning is in place until 3pm

A yellow weather warning remains in force until this afternoon as Storm Austen hits the Island.

The Department of Infrastructure has arranged for a stock of sandbags to be available around the Island for those who need help protecting their properties.

Sandbags are available at:

• East Quay/Market Square in Ramsey
• Laxey Promenade
• The DoI yard on Glen Road in Laxey
• Barbary Coast on North Quay in Douglas
• Bridge Road in Douglas
• Lake Road in Douglas
• Strathallan Road in Douglas
• Civil Defence Headquarters on Tromode Road
• The pump station on Castletown Promenade
• Hango Hill in Castletown
• The House of Manannan in Peel
• Shore Road in Peel (Weatherglass/Spit Corner)

The Isle of Man Airport warns that the forecast could affect flights to and from the Island, with some services showing delays later today.

Yesterday the Steam Packet Company confirmed today's Manannan services and the daytime Ben-my-Chree crossings have been cancelled, but tonight's 7.30pm departure to Heysham is expected to operate.

The Ronaldsway Met Office is currently warning of heavy rain until 3pm, but further unsettled conditions are expected over the weekend with the arrival of Storm Boelo.