March has been much wetter than average and more than half a month’s rain has fallen in the last four days and water levels in the Eastern Yar are high and continue to rise.
The Met Office say heavy rain this afternoon and evening and to expect spray and flooding on roads, and some interruption to power supplies and other services possible.
Check out these stunning photos from Jamie Russell of last night's lightning shows, along with a selection of video of photos highlights from social media.
The Met Office have issued a 'Be Aware' weather warning for heavy rain and some risk of flooding on the Isle of Wight from Sunday night and all day Monday.
The Met Office say there is a 90% probability of heatwave conditions between Monday and Friday this week in parts of England, the Isle of Wight included.
There'll be Force 6 wind strength later today say the Environment Agency and larger waves may lead to spray overtopping of defences across the Island for 30 minutes either side of high water.