Shipping forecast for the North Irish Sea

Strong winds for a time.

Deep low pressure in the mid-Atlantic will drive a frontal trough across the Irish Sea tonight.

South 4 or 5, occasionally 6 over central and western parts of the area, then veering Southwest 4 or 5 in all waters later tonight. Little change thereafter.

Slight or moderate, becoming mainly moderate for a time tonight.

Fair, then a band of rain moving eastwards across the area later this evening and at first tonight, clearing later in night.

Good, falling moderate or poor for a time in rain.

Southwest 4 or 5, backing South or Southeast overnight into Wednesday, increasing 5 occasionally 6 on Wednesday morning, then veering Southwest 4 or 5 later in morning or in the afternoon.

Slight or moderate.

Isolated showers, then rain for a time on Wednesday.

Good, falling moderate or poor for a time in rain.