Shipping forecast for the North Irish Sea

Nil.

Ridge of high pressure lies over northern Britain, with a shallow low to the west of the Bay of Biscay.

East or Southeast today, mainly 3 or 4 but occasionally 5 in a few places, mainly in the southeast of the area and around western coasts of the Isle of Man at first. Becoming Variable 3 or 4 occasionally 5 in all waters tonight.

Smooth or slight.

Fair, then scattered showers later tonight and at first tomorrow, possibly heavy.

Good, possibly moderate in showers later.

Variable 3 to 5, settling South or Southwest through tomorrow afternoon and evening and increasing mainly 5 occasionally 6, but still 3 or 4 in east of area. Then decreasing South 4 or 5 in all waters overnight into Saturday, increasing 5 or 6 on Saturday morning.

Slight, building slight or moderate.

Areas of mist and fog developing.

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