Shipping forecast for the North Irish Sea

Strong winds.

Low pressure to the north of Scotland and another to the west of Ireland as a slow-moving frontal zone affects the Irish Sea.

Southwest 3 to 5, backing south or southwest 5 or 6 later this afternoon, decreasing 4 or 5 by the end of the night tonight. Further decreasing 3 or 4 tomorrow morning.

Mainly slight, soon building moderate or rough, becoming slight or moderate later.

Fair to start, then occasional rain or drizzle approaching from the south, possibly heavy for a time later.

Good, falling moderate or poor in rain or drizzle.

South or southwest 2 to 4, falling variable for a time, settling north or northeast 3 to 5 overnight into Saturday, increasing 5 or 6 later.

Slight, occasionally moderate to start, then becoming slight or moderate later.

Occasional rain or drizzle.

Good, falling moderate or poor in rain or drizzle.