Shipping forecast for the North Irish Sea

Strong winds.

Ridge of high pressure over the Irish Sea is slowly displaced by a frontal system approaching from the northwest.

Northeast 3 or 4, backing northwest this afternoon and perhaps occasionally force 5 in the north. Backing west 4 or 5 overnight then increasing 5 or 6 later.

Slight, building slight or moderate tomorrow morning.

Fair to start, then a few outbreaks of rain overnight before clearing to the southeast later.

Good, falling moderate in rain.

Northwest 4 or 5, but 6 in the east at first, backing west 5 or 6 in all waters in the evening, veering west or northwest 5 to 7 later.

Slight or moderate, building moderate or rough later.

Fair to start then isolated showers soon developing. Showers becoming frequent later.

Good, falling moderate in showers.