The forecast bad weather is expected to take its toll on sporting fixtures and other events tomorrow (Saturday).
A lot of rain is expected tomorrow as the island feels the effects of the remnants of Hurricane Kate.
Scotland is being particularly badly hit by Storm Abigail today, as our UK news section {http://www.iomtoday.co.im/news/uk-news/highlands-and-islands-hit-by-84mph-gusts-as-storm-abigail-moves-in-1-7569180|reports}.
The Met Office says rain will become persistent and heavy early tomorrow morning, leading to a risk of localised flooding, especially where drains have become blocked due to fallen leaves.
The fresh to strong south-westerly wind will back southerly for a time before a strong to gale force south-westerly wind develops later. Maximum temperature of 15°C.
It will remain t on Sunday morning, although the rain will turn patchier as the day goes on.
But it will still be windy, with a strong south-westerly wind and top temperature of 15°C.
Due to the weather forecast, the organisers of Ramsey Christmas lights switch-on have moved the event from the Courthouse area to Ramsey Methodist Church (on Waterloo Road next to MER Station).
All planned activities will still take place with Father Christmas, Pudsey Bear, Princess Elsa and the Manx Troopers in attendance for everyone to meet and have photographs with.
Musical entertainment will be provided by Bunscoill Rhumsaa, Ramsey Grammar School and Roc Vannin.
The event gets under way at 3pm and will end by 5.30pm. Bauble completion winners will be announced and the lights switched on at 5pm.
Bauble entries can be delivered to Ramsey Methodist Church between 3pm and 4pm.
Ramsey Rotary Club – in conjunction with Shoprite – will be providing mince pies and tea/coffee.
Ramsey Chamber of Commerce and Ramsey Commissioners thanked Ramsey Methodist Centre for being able to host this event at such short notice.
Let us know about events that have been affected by the weather.
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