Shipping forecast for the North Irish Sea

Strong winds later.

Slow-moving low to the west of Scotland.

South or southwest 4 or 5, backing south or southeast 5 or 6 later this evening, increasing southeast 6 or 7 overnight.

Slight or moderate, building mainly moderate this evening, then moderate or rough overnight.

Scattered showers. Rain spreading from the west tonight.

Good, occasionally moderate in showers, becoming moderate or poor overnight.

Southeast 6 or 7 veering west 5 or 6 during Thursday morning, decreasing 4 or 5 by late afternoon, easing west or southwest 3 or 4 in the evening. Backing south or southwest 4 or 5 overnight.

Moderate or rough, becoming moderate Thursday morning, then slight or moderate later.

Rain, clearing to showers by Thursday afternoon.

Moderate or poor at first, becoming good except in showers.