Shipping forecast for the North Irish Sea

Strong winds.

Low pressure to the north of Ireland tracks eastwards, bringing a frontal zone across the area at first.

South or southwest 5 to 7, veering west or northwest soon after midnight. Decreasing mainly 3 or 4 early tomorrow afternoon, but remaining 5 occasionally 6 in the north and far east of the area. Further decreasing 3 or 4 in all waters later.

Moderate occasionally rough at first tonight, falling slight occasionally moderate tomorrow afternoon.

Occasional rain or drizzle at first becoming fair overnight.

Good, occasionally moderate or poor at first.

West or northwest 2 to 4, occasionally 5 in the east, backing south or southwest 4 or 5 later.

Slight occasionally moderate later.

Fair.

Good.