Shipping forecast for the North Irish Sea

Strong winds.

Low pressure to the northwest of Scotland as a waving frontal zone affects the Irish Sea area.

South-southwest 4 or 5, occasionally 6 at first, decreasing 4 or 5 in the east of the area this morning and becoming variable 3 or less in the west. Becoming variable 2 to 4 in all waters later.

Slight or moderate, becoming slight later.

Occasional rain or drizzle.

Good, falling moderate or poor in rain or drizzle.

Variable, quickly becoming northwest, 2 to 4, soon increasing 4 or 5, veering north or northeast 5 or 6 later.

Slight, becoming slight or moderate later.

Mainly fair, risk of rain at times.

Good, occasionally moderate in any rain.