Shipping forecast for the North Irish Sea

Strong winds.

High pressure to the south of the British Isles and low pressure to the north and west.

South or southwest 4 or 5, increasing 5 or 6, occasionally 7 this afternoon, but south or southeast 2 to 4 in the east of the area.

Slight or moderate, building moderate occasionally rough this afternoon, but remaining slight in the east of the area.

Fair.

Good.

South or southwest 5 or 6, but remaining south or southeast 2 to 4 in the east of the area.

Mainly moderate but remaining slight in the east of the area.

Mainly fair.

Mostly good.