Shipping forecast for the North Irish Sea

There is a Strong Wind warning in operation.

Low pressure lies to the southwest of Ireland, with associated frontal troughs affecting the Irish Sea.

East or northeast force 5 to 7, veering and decreasing east or southeast 4 or 5 overnight into Saturday.

Moderate or rough, falling mainly moderate this afternoon, then slight or moderate tonight.

Outbreaks of rain, gradually clearing to the north tonight, becoming mainly fair.

Moderate or good occasionally poor in rain, becoming mostly good later tonight.

East or southeast force 4 or 5, backing east or northeast 3 or 4 Saturday afternoon, before becoming cyclonic 3 to 5 during the evening & overnight into Sunday.

Slight or moderate, becoming mainly slight Saturday evening.

Mainly fair at first, but with occasional rain or showers spreading from the southeast Saturday morning.

Good, falling moderate or poor at times in rain or showers.