Shipping forecast for the North Irish Sea

Strong wind.

Slow-moving complex low to the northwest of the British Isles, with an associated front crossing our area tonight.

South to southwest 5 or 6, occasional 7 in places at first, decreasing 4 or 5 shortly after midnight, then veering west or northwest later in the night. Decreasing 3 or 4, occasional 5, tomorrow morning, backing southwest in the afternoon, then increasing 4 or 5 later

Moderate or rough, falling slight or moderate overnight.

Rain, turning heavy at times. Becoming mainly fair from the west overnight. Scattered showers spreading from the west during Monday afternoon & evening.

Moderate or good, falling poor at times in the rain, becoming mostly good overnight, then occasionally moderate in showers later on Monday.

Southwest 4 or 5, soon increasing 5 or 6, veering west 4 or 5 later.

Slight or moderate, soon becoming mostly moderate for a while.

Showers.

Good, occasionally moderate.