Shipping forecast for the North Irish Sea

Strong winds.

High over Scandinavia. Complex areas of low pressure in the mid-Atlantic.

Mainly East 6 or 7, but 5 or 6 near the English coast.

Moderate or rough, except near the English coast.

Mainly fair, then outbreaks of rain slowly spreading from the south of the area Tuesday afternoon and evening.

Good, occasionally moderate in the rain later.

East 5 or 6, occasional 7 in central parts at first, gradually decreasing East or Southeast 4 or 5 overnight and on Wednesday morning. Increasing 5 or 6 again later on Wednesday.

Moderate or rough at first over central and western parts, otherwise slight or moderate.

Outbreaks of rain, becoming mainly fair by Wednesday afternoon.

Good, falling moderate at times in the rain.