Shipping forecast for the North Irish Sea

Strong winds.

Complex areas of low pressure near Iceland as a waving frontal zone affects much of the British Isles.

South or southwest 5 or 6, decreasing 4 or 5 through this evening, then veering west or southwest 2 to 4 overnight, becoming variable later.

Mainly moderate becoming slight later.

Occasional rain/drizzle/mist and areas of fog. Then becoming mainly fair tomorrow.

Moderate or good, occasionally poor in rain/drizzle/mist and very poor in fog.

Variable 3 or less, becoming north or northeast 2 to 4 later.

Slight.

Fair.

Good.