Shipping forecast for the North Irish Sea

Strong winds, occasional gales.

High pressure to the southwest of Ireland extending a ridge across the area, as low pressure near Greenland brings frontal troughs this morning.

Southwest 4 to 6, increasing 6 or 7 occasionally gale 8 this morning, veering west or northwest 6 or 7 in the afternoon. Decreasing 5 or 6 overnight.

Mainly moderate soon building moderate or rough.

Rain soon arriving this morning, clearing to isolated showers in afternoon.

Good, falling moderate or poor in rain.

West or northwest 5 or 6, decreasing 4 or 5 on Monday afternoon, then 3 or 4 Monday evening. Backing west or southwest later.

Moderate or rough, becoming moderate, then slight or moderate later.

Isolated showers.

Good.