Shipping forecast for the North Irish Sea

Strong winds.

Low pressure to the west of Scotland and Ireland, driving various frontal troughs across the British Isles.

West or southwest 4 or 5, backing overnight to south or southwest 5 or 6 occasionally 7, veering west or southwest 5 or 6 tomorrow afternoon.

Slight or moderate, building mainly moderate overnight, then moderate or rough tomorrow morning, becoming mainly moderate again during the afternoon.

Occasional rain or showers, becoming isolated later.

Good, occasionally moderate in rain or showers.

West or southwest 5 or 6, decreasing 4 or 5 for a time.

Mostly moderate.

Mostly fair at first, then rain at times.

Good, occasionally moderate or poor in rain.