Shipping forecast for the North Irish Sea

Strong winds, with occasional gales later.

High pressure over the Azores extends a ridge across the Irish Sea for a time today, while deep low pressure approaches from the west, bringing associated frontal conditions.

West or Northwest 5 or 6, decreasing 3 or 4 this morning, then gradually backing South to Southwest this afternoon, increasing 4 or 5 by late afternoon. Further increasing 6 or 7 this evening and occasionally touching gale force for a time overnight.

Slight or moderate, falling slight this morning, then building moderate or rough this evening.

Mainly fair, then rain spreads from the west this evening; heavy and persistent at times.

Good, falling moderate or poor in rain later.

South to Southwest 6 or 7, markedly veering and decreasing variable 2 to 4 starting from the west around mid-morning, then settling mainly West or Northwest 4 or 5 later tomorrow evening. Increasing Southwest 5 or 6 overnight into Tuesday.

Moderate or rough, falling slight or moderate tomorrow evening, building moderate later.

Spells of rain, heavy at times, gradually clearing from the west tomorrow morning, but affecting the east of the area until later.

Good, falling moderate or poor in rain.