Shipping forecast for the North Irish Sea

Strong winds.

High pressure to the south of Ireland as a waving frontal zone affects the north of the British Isles.

West or southwest 4 or 5, occasionally 6 in the east at first, falling force 3 in places later.

Slight, occasionally moderate in the east.

Mainly fair, patchy rain or drizzle.

Good, falling moderate or poor in rain or drizzle.

West or southwest 3 or 4, occasionally 5 in the east.

Slight, perhaps moderate in the east at times.

Mainly fair, risk of drizzle in places.

Good, falling moderate in any drizzle.