Amber warning for heavy rain this morning
Motorists are being urged to allow extra time for their journeys this morning as heavy rain is likely to lead to standing water on the Island's roads.
That's the message from Ronaldsway Met Office, which has issued an amber weather warning until midday today.
Conditions could lead to flash flooding and difficult driving conditions, particularly along the east and northeast coasts.
The Department of Infrastructure has had crews out since 5am working to keep roads clear, and has been tackling a number of fallen trees.
Neil Young is from the Met Office:
Manx Radio's John Moss described the scene this morning at one of the areas most prone to flooding - Laxey:
Speaking after 8am, Andy Roberts from the Met Office says the worst of the conditions now look to have passed:
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