The Ronaldsway Meteorological Office has forecasted heavy wind and rain over the weekend, with wind speeds potentially reaching up to 70 miles per hour (mph) on Sunday.

After the previous two days of icy conditions and snowfall, this is forecasted to be replaced by light rain this evening (Friday, January 19).

The wind is also set to pick up tomorrow (Saturday, January 20), with gales potentially reaching speeds of 50mph, while it is also set to rain in the morning and later in the day which may become heavy for a time overnight.

The Department of Infrastructure has issued a yellow weather warning for Sunday (January 21) at 3pm until Monday (January 22) at 6am due to 'Storm Isha'.

On Sunday, there will be strong to gale force winds and severe gales for a period of time, while wind speeds could reach up to either 60 or 70mph.

There is a risk of disruption to land, sea and air travel on Sunday, with there also being heavy rain throughout the day and the possibility of localised flooding.

A spokesperson from the Met Office said: 'It's not going to be nice!

'There is a risk of coastal overtopping and there's likely to be disruptions to travel, so I would advise people to be cautious.'

The Department for Environment, Food and Agriculture issued a warning online, which read: 'The wind arriving tomorrow will unfortunately see the end of the crisp winter weather we've been having.

'These strong gales are expected to continue throughout the week. These winds could cause some damage to trees, which could be as minor as a broken branch or as severe as uprooted trees.

'We strongly advise exercising caution if you are planning on using the forests and glens during the time.

'Our team will be carrying out routine inspections in the following days to check that our most popular routes are unaffected. In the meantime, please take extra care and beware of trees which may have incurred some damage during the winds.

'If you spot anything you think we should be aware of please contact us through Facebook or by email at [email protected].'