Shipping forecast for the North Irish Sea

There is a Strong Wind warning in operation.

Low pressure lies to the northeast of Scotland tracking eastwards, allowing a weak transient ridge to build across the Irish Sea.

West or southwest mainly force 4 or 5, but occasionally increasing 6 in places, and backing south or southwest later this morning & this afternoon. Then increasing southwest 5 or 6 tonight.

Slight or moderate, becoming mainly moderate this morning.

Fair.

Good.

Southwest force 5 or 6, veering and decreasing west or southwest 3 or 4 Saturday afternoon.

Mainly moderate, falling slight or moderate Saturday afternoon and slight during the evening.

Fair, but with occasional showers spreading from the northwest Saturday morning, clearing early afternoon.

Mostly good, but occasionally moderate in any showers for a time.