Shipping forecast for the North Irish Sea

Strong winds.

Transient ridge of high pressure approaching from the west with a deepening area of low pressure in the mid-Atlantic.

West 5 or 6, decreasing 4 or 5 later in night or at first tomorrow morning, backing Southwest later in morning. Further backing South or Southeast in afternoon and evening, increasing occasionally 6 in west of area.

Moderate, becoming slight or moderate.

Fair, only isolated showers.

Good.

Increasing Southeast 5 to 7 in all waters overnight into Saturday, decreasing 4 or 5 later in morning and early afternoon. Further decreasing 3 or 4 by evening, veering West or Northwest later in evening.

Slight or moderate, building moderate or rough overnight, gradually falling slight later on Saturday.

Fair, then rain and drizzle for a time.

Good, falling moderate or poor in rain and drizzle.