Shipping forecast for the North Irish Sea

Strong winds tomorrow.

Shallow area of low pressure over Scotland gradually clearing as a ridge of high pressure approaches from the west.

South or southwest 3 or 4, veering west or southwest 2 to 4 this evening, then northwest 3 to 5 tonight. Backing west 2 to 4 by midday tomorrow, then increasing south or southwest 4 or 5 tomorrow afternoon, increasing 5 or 6 later.

Slight becoming slight or moderate later tomorrow.

Mainly fair, occasionally rain later tomorrow.

Good, falling moderate or poor later tomorrow.

West or southwest 4 to 6, soon increasing south or southwest 5 to 7 early evening tomorrow, veering west or northwest 4 to 6 later.

Slight or moderate soon becoming mainly moderate and occasionally rough later.

Occasional rain or drizzle becoming fair overnight into Thursday.

Good, falling moderate or poor in rain or drizzle.