Shipping forecast for the North Irish Sea

Strong winds.

Deep low near the west of Iceland. High pressure centred in sea area German Bight.

East or southeast 4 or 5, but 5 or 6 for a time in eastern waters and across the north of the Isle of Man into the North Channel this morning & early afternoon. Decreasing southerly 3 or 4 in all waters early tonight.

Slight or moderate, becoming smooth or slight tonight.

Fair.

Good.

Southerly 3 or 4, decreasing south or southwest 2 to 4 overnight & Wednesday morning. Becoming variable 3 or less for a time Wednesday afternoon, before settling south or southwest 3 or 4 later on Wednesday. Increasing 4 or 5 overnight into Thursday.

Smooth or slight becoming slight or moderate overnight into Thursday.

Mainly fair, then outbreaks of rain spreading from the west overnight into Thursday morning.

Mostly good, occasionally moderate later.