Shipping forecast for the North Irish Sea
There is a Strong Wind warning in operation.
Low pressure lies over Scandinavia, with high pressure near the Azores, extending a ridge across the Irish Sea.
Mainly northwest mainly 5 or 6, but occasionally touching 7 in places, and becoming north or northeast 4 or 5 in the far east of the area for a time tonight.
Mainly moderate, but occasionally moderate to rough in places.
Occasional showers at first tonight, soon clearing to become mainly fair.
Mostly good, but occasionally moderate in showers at first.
Outlook for the following 24 hours
Northwest mainly force 5 or 6, but occasionally touching 7 in places at first, but decreasing 4 or 5 overnight into Tuesday. Then backing and decreasing west or northwest 3 or 4 Tuesday morning, before backing west or southwest during the afternoon & evening.
Mainly moderate, but occasionally moderate to rough in places at first. Then falling slight Tuesday morning, and smooth or slight during the afternoon.
Fair.
Good.