Shipping forecast for the North Irish Sea

Strong winds.

High pressure is centred to the northwest of Ireland extending a ridge across the Irish Sea.

North or Northwest 3 or 4, veering East 4 or 5 overnight, possibly occasionally 6 in the south of the area late in the night and at first tomorrow morning. Continuing East 4 or 5 tomorrow afternoon, increasing 5 or 6 in the evening.

Slight, becoming slight or moderate.

Fair.

Good.

East or Southeast 5 or 6 overnight into Thursday, possibly occasionally 7 in a few places for a time, then decreasing Southeast 4 or 5 on Thursday morning. Gradually veering South or Southwest in the afternoon and evening.

Slight or moderate, becoming mainly moderate for a time.

Fair, then risk of mist and fog patches later on Thursday.

Good, falling poor or very poor in any mist and fog patches later.