Shipping forecast for the North Irish Sea

Strong winds.

Low pressure to the south of Iceland driving a frontal zone across the British Isles tomorrow.

West or southwest 3 or 4, backing south or southwest 5 or 6 soon after dawn tomorrow morning in the east of the area, becoming 5 or 6 in all waters by mid-morning. Veering west or southwest by tomorrow afternoon.

Slight, building mainly moderate tomorrow morning.

Occasional showers, largely in the west of the area, soon becoming isolated. Rain or drizzle approaching from the west around dawn tomorrow, becoming patchy in the afternoon.

Mostly good, then becoming moderate or poor in rain or drizzle.

West or southwest 5 or 6, becoming 4 or 5 Friday morning, occasionally 6 in places.

Slight or moderate, becoming mainly slight Friday morning.

Patchy rain and drizzle at times.

Good, falling moderate or poor in any rain and drizzle.