Shipping forecast for the North Irish Sea

There is a Strong Wind warning in operation.

A complex area of low pressure lies to the west and northwest of the British Isles, with a frontal trough moving northeast across the Irish Sea this morning.

South or southeast force 4 or 5, increasing 5 or 6 this afternoon & this evening.

Slight or moderate, becoming mainly moderate this afternoon, but perhaps occasionally rough in the west of the area this afternoon & this evening.

Areas of mist and fog patches in the far east of the area at first, clearing this morning. As a band of rain spreads from the southwest, clearing to frequent and heavy showers this morning.

Good, becoming moderate or poor at times in rain or showers, and poor or very poor in mist and fog at first.

South or southeast force 5 or 6, decreasing 4 or 5 Saturday morning.

Mainly moderate, falling slight or moderate Saturday morning.

Occasional showers, becoming more confined to the west of the area.

Good, occasionally moderate in showers.