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Storm Ciara's wrath batters Island over weekend

Mon, 10 Feb 2020

Storm Ciara's wrath was felt across the Island this weekend disrupting sailings, flights and highways.

 

All sailings between Douglas and Heysham were cancelled on Saturday and Sunday, flights were cancelled or delayed and roads were battered from seawater, debris, trees and gale-force winds.

 

Wind speeds over 70mph were recorded in different areas of the Island.

 

Douglas Prom was closed on Saturday evening from Port Jack, Onchan to Broadway, as well as Castletown Prom, Laxey Prom and Shore Road.

 

This video was caught on camera by a local of Douglas Prom.

 

 

 

 

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