Shipping forecast for the North Irish Sea

Strong winds, gales later.

Deep and complex area of low pressure (Storm Bram) to the north of Scotland, tracking north.

West or Southwest 6 or 7, decreasing Southwest 5 or 6 this afternoon, then increasing 6 or 7 again later this evening. Backing South or Southwest 6 or 7 tonight, occasionally gale 8 over central and western parts later in the night and at first tomorrow morning.

Moderate or rough, occasionally very rough later.

Isolated showers.

Good.

South or Southwest 6 or 7 occasionally gale 8, gradually veering and decreasing West 3 or 4 as a front moves eastwards across the area tomorrow evening and overnight into Friday.

Moderate or rough, occasionally very rough at first, falling slight or moderate later.

Fair, then a spell of rain for a time.

Good, falling moderate or poor in rain.