Shipping forecast for the North Irish Sea

Strong winds.

Low pressure areas are slow-moving to the north and west of Britain and Ireland, with associated fronts affecting the Irish Sea at times.

Mainly South or Southwest 5 or 6, although 4 or 5 in Liverpool Bay and Morecambe Bay. Then backing and decreasing South or Southeast 3 or 4 in all waters tomorrow evening.

Moderate, although slight in Liverpool Bay and Morecambe Bay, then becoming generally slight or moderate tomorrow evening.

Outbreaks of rain and drizzle later tonight and at times tomorrow, with areas of mist and isolated fog patches tomorrow.

Moderate or good, falling poor in rain, drizzle or mist, and very poor in any fog.

South or Southeast 3 or 4, veering South or Southwest 4 or 5 overnight into Friday. Little change thereafter.

Slight or moderate.

Continuing risk of mist and fog patches, but many areas becoming fair.

Moderate or good, falling poor in mist or very poor in any fog patches.