The Island's Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning about heavy rain and high winds tonight.
The warning runs from 11pm to midday on Friday, and predicts severe gales.
Forecasters say winds could reach between 55 and 60mph.
The Met Office says heavy rain could mean localised flooding later today.
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