A WEATHER warning for heavy rain and strong winds has been issued by the IW Met Service.

The yellow warning is live from midnight tonight (Monday) until 7am tomorrow.

Jamie Russell for the service says a spell of very heavy rain will accompany strong and squally winds tonight.

Some large rainfall totals are expected to fall across a short space of time in some parts of the Island, totalling as high as 30-40mm locally.

But not all areas of the Island will see these totals, with some places escaping with as little as 3-5mm.

Strong winds gusting as high as 60-65mph are also forecast in areas ­— particularly in and around the heaviest downpours.

We have been told to expect:

  • Localised flash-flooding in the usual prone locations, general surface water and spray, and possibly some river bank breaching.
  • Field run-off water and debris such as silt, soil and shingle will affect some of the more rural routes.
  • Tree debris will have an impact in places with leaves, twigs and even small branches making driving conditions very hazardous at times.