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April 4, 2026

Storm Dave hits IoM: four sailings cancelled, gusts up to 80mph

Moghrey Mie — Saturday, 4 April 2026

Yellow warning in force. Steam Packet cancels four sailings. Check before you travel. ‌ ‌ ‌

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Saturday, 4 April 2026

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Moghrey mie, friends. Here's what's shaping the Island this Saturday.

Lead Story

Storm Dave hits IoM: four sailings cancelled, gusts up to 80mph

A yellow weather warning is in force as Storm Dave brings gale-force winds to the Island. The Steam Packet has cancelled four sailings today — check before you travel.

Read the full story on Manx Radio →
 

Island Utility

📌 Storm Dave: yellow warning in force

Gusts up to 80mph expected in exposed areas. Four Steam Packet sailings cancelled. Yellow weather warning issued by Ronaldsway Met Office.

More details →
 

Weather

4°

Overcast

Wind 4 mph  ·  High 8.5°C  ·  Low 3.6°C

 

Tides — Douglas

Time Type Height
00:22 UTC ▲ High 2.8m
06:38 UTC ▼ Low -2.8m
12:35 UTC ▲ High 2.9m
18:55 UTC ▼ Low -2.8m

Times in UTC. Add 1hr for BST (late March–late October).

 

Transport

🚢 Steam Packet

⚠️ Storm Dave: Multiple sailings CANCELLED today. Check before travelling.

Timetables →

✈️ Airport

Check iom-airport.com for live arrivals and departures.

Flights →
 

Top Stories

What matters today

Four ferries now listed as cancelled today

The Steam Packet says it's cancelled a total of four sailings because of bad weather today, Saturday, April 4.

Read more →

Teenage mental health champion raises £275 for Manx Wildlife Trust

Seventeen-year-old gives a talk about her 'weird pets' to raise money and awareness.

Read more →

'Relaxed' Peter Rabbit concert in Castletown today

Manx Family Concerts hosting iconic children's tale

Read more →

Rushen MHKs to meet with Southern Group Practice over appointment concerns

Patients report difficulties when booking to see a GP

Read more →
 

Quick Poll

Has Storm Dave affected your Easter weekend plans?

Yes — sailings or travel disrupted
No — staying on Island anyway
Watching from the sofa with a brew ☕
 

Manx Word of the Day

Çhengey

Language/Tongue

Pronunciation: CHEN-yuh

"Çhengey ny Mayrey — Mother tongue"

 

Manx Proverb

"Ta'n çhiarn laccal e chass hene."

The lord needs his own foot.

 

This Day in IoM History

📅

Laa Boaldyn (May Day) — one of the most important dates in the Manx calendar. Crosh cuirn (rowan crosses) placed above doors. (nearby date)

 

Events This Week

Easter Market

Douglas

Sat 5 Apr

Peel Lifeboat Open Day

Peel

Sun 6 Apr

Heritage Railway Open Weekend

Port Erin

Sat–Sun 5–6 Apr

Ramsey Weekly Market

Ramsey

Mon 7 Apr

Douglas Bay Walk

Douglas Promenade

Wed 9 Apr

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