Shipping forecast for the North Irish Sea

Strong winds.

Low pressure to the north and west of the British Isles as a frontal system clears the Irish Sea this evening.

South or southwest 5 or 6, increasing 6 or 7 tomorrow morning.

Moderate, becoming moderate or rough later.

Occasional rain or drizzle.

Moderate or good, occasionally poor.

Southwest 6 or 7, increasing 7 or gale 8 overnight into Friday, decreasing 6 or 7 Friday afternoon.

Moderate or rough.

Occasional rain or drizzle in the east at first, then mainly fair with only isolated showers.

Good, falling moderate or poor in rain or drizzle at first, and occasionally moderate in any showers.