Shipping forecast for the North Irish Sea

Nil.

High pressure is centred to the southwest of England, with a shallow low near Iceland, driving a weakening frontal trough across the Irish Sea today.

South or southwest force 4 or 5, decreasing 3 or 4 later this afternoon, before veering north or northwest this evening. Then backing west or northwest later tonight and west or southwest Wednesday morning.

Slight or moderate, falling slight this afternoon and smooth or slight tonight.

Occasional rain and drizzle clearing to the southeast later this afternoon, becoming mainly fair.

Good, falling moderate or poor at times in rain and drizzle at first.

West or southwest force 3 or 4, backing south or southwest Wednesday afternoon, before becoming variable 3 or less during the evening. Then settling east or southeast 2 to 4 overnight into Thursday.

Smooth or slight, becoming mainly smooth.

Fair.

Good.