Shipping forecast for the North Irish Sea

Locally strong winds.

Complex area of low pressure in the mid-Atlantic will drive associated frontal troughs across the Irish Sea at times.

South or southeast 4 or 5, backing east or southeast this afternoon and possibly touching 6 at times in west of area.

Slight or moderate.

Occasional showers, then more prolonged rain.

Good, occasionally moderate in showers or rain.

East or southeast 4 or 5 occasionally 6 in central and western areas, increasing more generally east 5 or 6 later tomorrow afternoon, then decreasing 3 or 4 overnight into Wednesday.

Slight or moderate, becoming mainly moderate, then falling slight later.

Patchy rain.

Good, occasionally moderate in rain.