As the island braces itself for a weekend of stormy weather we decided to delve into the Media Isle of Man archives to pick out some pictures from previous storms.

The impressive snaps, captured by our hardy band of photographers, include some spectacular waves, flooding and a man kayaking down a high street!

The Isle of Man Met Office has issued a 12-hour yellow weather warning for Friday (October 23) as two named storms approach the island.

Storm Austen and Storm Boelo have now been officially named by the Met Office, with heavy rain, severe gales and possible flooding forecast over the weekend.

Heavy rain is expected to begin at 3am on Friday, with the warning remaining in force until 3pm.

Forecasters have also confirmed that an amber weather warning is expected to be issued for the weekend as Storm Boelo approaches.

Amber warnings indicate a greater risk of severe weather affecting work, schools and travel, alongside possible damage and a risk of injury.

The worst conditions are expected during the early hours of Sunday (October 25), when severe gales could produce gusts of up to 70mph.

If you get a good storm photo over the weekend, email it to [email protected]