The Met Office has issued two amber weather warnings for the next 24 hours.

Amber warnings are issued when the weather forecast when it presents a risk potentially impacting on work, schools and travel.

The first warning is for heavy winds hitting all across the island from 9am Monday morning.

South-southeast winds will gradually increase reaching Severe Gale force with gusts to 70 mph from late morning until late afternoon.

This is likely to cause some damage to buildings and significant amounts of debris from damaged or fallen trees.

Heavy rain will accompany the severe gale force winds and while amounts of rain will not be significant it will make driving conditions treacherous for a time, especially high sided vehicles.

The wind will veer and slowly start to ease from late afternoon.

The second warning is for coastal overtopping all around the island including Shore Road - Rushen, Castletown Promenade and all of Douglas Promenade but with significant issues from Central Prom to Summerland.

Laxey Promenade and to a lesser extent Ramsey Promenade will also be affected. This is likely to require some road closures, and promenade parking should be suspended.

That warning will be in place from 10am Monday to 4pm to coincide with the high tide.

It is likely that the weather will impact upon travel to and from the island. The Steam Packet will issue an update on the Ben-my-Chree’s 8.45am sailing at 7am tomorrow morning.