Shipping forecast for the North Irish Sea

There is a STRONG WIND warning in operation.

High pressure over central Europe will slowly decline, with low pressure to the west of Ireland driving frontal troughs into western Britain & the Irish Sea later today & tonight.

East or southeast mainly force 5 or 6, decreasing 4 or 5 tonight. Veering south or southeast by midday tomorrow.

Mainly moderate, becoming slight or moderate this evening.

Fair, then occasional rain or showers spreading from the west later this evening & tonight.

Good, becoming moderate or poor in rain or showers later.

South or southeast force 4 or 5, veering west or southwest 3 or 4 later Sunday afternoon & evening.

Slight or moderate, becoming mainly slight Sunday afternoon.

Occasional rain or showers largely clearing Sunday evening.

Good, occasionally moderate or poor in rain or showers.