Shipping forecast for the North Irish Sea

Strong winds later.

Complex area of low pressure lies across Britain and Ireland.

Southeast 3 or 4, becoming variable 2 or 3 in the afternoon. Settling and increasing north or northwest 5 or 6 this evening, occasionally 7 in west of area overnight.

Slight or moderate, becoming slight this morning. Then gradually building moderate or rough this evening.

Mainly fair, but possibly hazy in places. Patchy rain later today and tonight.

Moderate or good.

North or northwest 5 or 6, decreasing north 4 or 5 in the east of the area, but remaining north 5 or 6 in west. Becoming north 4 or 5 in all waters in evening, then decreasing 3 or 4 overnight into Monday. Becoming variable 3 or less on Monday morning.

Moderate or rough, gradually falling slight or moderate tomorrow, then smooth or slight Monday morning.

Patchy rain at first, then fair.

Moderate or good, becoming good.