Shipping forecast for the North Irish Sea

Locally Strong Winds.

High pressure is centred near The Azores, building a ridge across the Irish Sea.

North or northwest force 4 or 5, backing west or northwest 3 or 4 in the west of the area this morning, but becoming 4 or 5 occasionally 6 in the east of the area. Then backing west or southwest in all waters this afternoon & this evening, mainly 3 or 4 but occasionally 5 in the southeast of the area, before veering west or northwest 3 or 4 tonight.

Mainly slight but occasionally moderate in the southeast of the area. Then becoming smooth or slight in all waters tonight.

Mainly fair with only isolated showers.

Mostly good.

West or northwest force 3 or 4, backing and increasing southwest 4 or 5 during Thursday.

Smooth or slight, becoming slight or moderate during Thursday.

Fair, then occasional showers developing Thursday afternoon, clearing during the evening.

Good, occasionally moderate or poor in showers later.