Shipping forecast for the North Irish Sea

Strong winds, gales for a time later.

Ridge of high pressure over the Irish Sea will decline later today, as an area of low pressure becomes a deep feature in the Atlantic.

South 4 or 5, backing south or southeast 5 or 6 this afternoon, but 6 or 7 in the west of the area, then becoming 6 or 7 in all waters this evening, occasionally reaching gale 8 in places. Veering south or southwest 5 or 6 overnight, increasing 6 or 7 tomorrow morning.

Slight, gradually building moderate or rough this evening, becoming moderate overnight.

Fair, then rain spreading from the west later today, clearing to scattered showers overnight.

Good, occasionally moderate or poor in rain or showers.

South or southwest 6 or 7, increasing 7 or gale 8 later tomorrow afternoon, veering west or southwest 5 or 6 Sunday morning.

Moderate, soon becoming moderate or rough, occasionally very rough tomorrow evening and overnight. Then becoming mainly moderate Sunday morning.

Scattered showers.

Good, occasionally moderate in showers.