Shipping forecast for the North Irish Sea

Strong winds for a time.

Low pressure to the northwest of Ireland tracks eastwards, bringing a frontal zone across the area.

South or Southwest 4 or 5, increasing 5 or 6 occasionally 7 this evening, then veering West or Northwest soon after midnight. Decreasing mainly 3 or 4 early tomorrow afternoon, but remaining 5 occasionally 6 in the north and far east of the area.

Slight, building mainly moderate this evening, then falling slight occasionally moderate later.

Occasional rain or drizzle, becoming fair overnight.

Good, occasionally moderate or poor in rain or drizzle.

West or Northwest 3 or 4, but 5 occasionally 6 in the north and far east of the area, becoming 2 to 4 in all waters tomorrow evening. Backing South or Southwest 4 or 5 later.

Slight occasionally moderate at first.

Fair.

Good.