Shipping forecast for the North Irish Sea

Strong winds for a time.

Low pressure north of Scotland, with high pressure south of England gradually tracking northwards.

West 5 or 6, occasionally 7 at first, decreasing mainly 4 or 5 this afternoon, then veering Northwest this evening. Decreasing 3 or 4 overnight.

Slight or moderate.

Mainly fair, only isolated showers at first.

Good, occasionally moderate in any showers.

Northwest 3 or 4, becoming Variable 2 to 4 around midday tomorrow, then settling East or Southeast 3 or 4 occasionally 5 later.

Slight, falling smooth or slight for a time.

Mainly fair.

Mostly good.