Shipping forecast for the North Irish Sea

Strong winds to start.

Low pressure to the northwest of the British Isles as a frontal zone affects the Irish Sea area.

South or southeast 5 or 6, veering south-southwest 3 or 4, occasionally 5, early this afternoon.

Slight or moderate.

Mainly fair to start, then rain arriving this morning clearing to occasional drizzle early this afternoon. Risk of mist and fog patches at times in the south of the area.

Good, falling moderate or poor in rain, drizzle or mist. Very poor in any fog patches.

South-southwest 3 or 4, occasionally 5, backing southeast 4 or 5 through the morning, veering south or southwest mainly 5 or 6 early in the afternoon, veering west or southwest 4 or 5 overnight into Wednesday.

Slight or moderate.

Rain quickly arriving, heavy at times, clearing to showers later in the afternoon. Risk of mist and fog patches at times.

Good, falling moderate or poor in rain, showers or mist. Very poor in any fog patches.