Shipping forecast for the North Irish Sea

Strong winds.

Low pressure to the south of Iceland and high pressure over continental Europe, with frontal zones affecting the British Isles.

South or southwest 4 or 5, increasing 5 or 6 this morning. Often a force or two lighter in the southeast of the area.

Slight or moderate, soon becoming mainly moderate.

Outbreaks of rain this morning, largely clearing during the afternoon, but with areas of mist and fog patches spreading from the south.

Good, falling moderate or poor in rain or mist, then very poor in fog patches later.

South or southwest 5 or 6, falling 3 to 5 in all waters Friday evening.

Mainly moderate, falling slight or moderate tomorrow evening.

Rain arriving tomorrow morning, becoming patchier in the evening, then mostly fair overnight. Mist and fog patches persisting throughout this period.

Moderate or good, occasionally poor in rain or mist. Very poor in fog patches.