Shipping forecast for the North Irish Sea

Nil.

Ridge of high pressure is displaced from the west by an approaching frontal zone.

Variable 2 or 3, settling West or Southwest 2 to 4 later tonight. Veering and increasing North or Northwest 4 occasionally 5 later tomorrow morning or early afternoon, although locally becoming Variable 2 or 3 in the southwest of the area later.

Smooth or slight, becoming slight to moderate in places tomorrow.

Mainly fair, but risk mist and fog patches until later tomorrow morning or early afternoon.

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

North or Northwest 4 occasionally 5, decreasing Northwest 3 or 4 on Saturday morning

Slight to moderate, falling slight.

Fair.

Good.