Shipping forecast for the North Irish Sea

Strong winds.

Deepening area of low pressure approaching Iceland as a ridge of high pressure covers much of the British Isles.

North or northwest 2 to 4, occasionally 5 in the south to start, becoming variable 3 or less tomorrow morning before settling south 4 or 5 late morning. Veering south-southwest 5 or 6 later tomorrow.

Smooth or slight, becoming slight or moderate later.

Fair.

Good.

South-southwest 5 or 6 gradually veering southwest 3 to 5, veering west or southwest 5 to 7 later.

Mainly moderate, becoming moderate or rough later.

Occasional rain slowly clearing to showers later.

Good, falling moderate in rain or showers.