THE weather isn’t up to much at the start of this week but the Isle of Man is in for some decent sunshine later in the week, according to the 5-day forecast from the Isle of Man Met Office.

Heavy rain which has resulted in many patches of flooding and very high waters in our rivers is set to continue today (Monday) and tomorrow, but by Thursday the forecast suggests a sunny day, although it will be accompanied by some strong winds.

So, Thursday could be a very good day for photographers, particularly somewhere like Niarbyl where a stormy sea looks certain, and it could be spectacular during the sunny periods.

As for gardeners, don't forget your wellies! And as for cutting the lawn then maybe leave it for a week!

However, don’t be misled - the weekend looks like being another wettish one, but not as bad as we had this last weekend, and possibly getting better by Sunday. 

Best day: definitely Thursday. Worst day: probably Tuesday

Tuesday February 22:

Min:  5.  Max:  8.

Weather:  Periods of rain, becoming heavier in afternoon & evening then clearing overnight.

Wind:  S or SE 10 or 15 increasing 20 or 25, veering SW 15 or 20 overnight.

Visibility: Moderate or good, but poor / very poor in hill mist / fog.

Comments:  Strong winds. Some heavy rain. Risk of localised flooding. 

Wednesday February 23:

Min:  6.  Max:  9.

Weather:  Fair at first but outbreaks of rain by afternoon then fair later.

Wind:  SW 15 or 20 increasing 20 or 25 later.

Visibility:  Good, becoming moderate at times. Poor in hill mist.

Comments:  Strong winds later.

Thursday February 24:

Min:  7.  Max:  10.

Weather:  Mainly fair.

Wind:  SW 20 or 25 backing SSW 25 or 30.

Visibility:  Mostly good. Poor in hill mist.

Comments:  Strong winds.

Friday February 25:

Min:  5.  Max:  9.

Weather:  Fair at first but then a period of rain followed by showers later.

Wind:  SSW 25 or 30 veering SW 20 or 25.

Visibility:  Moderate or good, becoming poor at times. Very poor in hill fog.

Comments:  Strong winds. Risk of some heavy rain.