Shipping forecast for the North Irish Sea

Strong to gale force winds.

Deep area of low pressure in the mid-Atlantic will drive various fronts over the area this evening and overnight.

South or southwest 4 or 5, increasing 6 or 7 this evening, occasionally touching gale 8 in places overnight. Becoming west or variable 2 to 4 through tomorrow morning but south or southwest 4 to 6 in the east of the area.

Slight, building moderate or rough this evening, becoming slight or moderate later.

Rain spreading from the west this evening, heavy at times overnight and at first tomorrow.

Good, falling moderate or poor in rain.

Variable or west 2 to 4, but south or southwest 4 to 6 in the east of the area at first, becoming west or northwest 4 or 5 in all waters tomorrow evening. Backing west or southwest 5 or 6 overnight into Tuesday, little change thereafter.

Slight or moderate, becoming mainly moderate later.

Further rain at times, becoming mainly fair overnight.

Good, falling moderate or poor in rain.