Shipping forecast for the North Irish Sea

Strong winds in places at first.

High pressure centred to the southwest of England and low pressure near Iceland, driving a weakening frontal trough across the Irish Sea.

Southwest 4 or 5, occasionally 6 at first, decreasing 3 or 4 occasionally 5 this afternoon, then veering north or northwest this evening.

Mainly moderate, falling slight or moderate this morning, then slight this afternoon.

Occasional rain and drizzle in places, gradually clearing to become fair during this afternoon.

Good, occasionally moderate or poor in rain and drizzle.

Northwest 2 to 4, gradually backing west or southwest through Wednesday morning, then south or southwest during the afternoon, before falling variable in the evening. Settling east or southeast later.

Smooth or slight.

Mainly fair.

Good.