Rain will clear to isolated showers early this afternoon, then prolonged heavy showers will return this evening. Strong south to southwest winds, with water and debris splashing onto exposed coastal roads and promenades around high tide (1:30pm), will turn westerly and start to ease this afternoon. Maximum temperature of 18°C.

Festival of Motorcycling Clerk of the Course Gary Thompson will make an announcement about today’s first qualifying session at 2.30pm today after consulting with the Met Office. 

Roads are currently due to close around the course at 5pm and the session is due to get underway at 5.20pm.




Festival of Motorcycling organisers are advising that Nobles Car Park will be closed today (Saturday) due to the significant rain that has already fallen to prevent damage. It is intended that it will be open again on Monday.