Shipping forecast for the North Irish Sea

Strong winds for a time.

Deep low pressure to the north of Scotland, while another low to the southwest of the British Isles tracks into the Bay of Biscay.

Southwest 5 or 6, veering and decreasing West or Northwest 4 or 5 towards the end of the night.

Moderate, falling slight or moderate later.

Scattered showers at first, then rain arriving late in the night. Becoming fair later.

Good, occasionally moderate in showers or rain later.

West or Northwest 4 or 5, backing South or Southwest Wednesday morning, then increasing 5 or 6 later.

Mainly slight, becoming mainly moderate later.

Fair, then rain spreading from the West Wednesday afternoon.

Good, occasionally moderate or poor in rain later.