Shipping forecast for the North Irish Sea

There is a Strong Wind warning in operation for Tuesday.

A shallow low lies to the south of Ireland, as various slow-moving frontal troughs affect the Irish Sea.

Mainly south or southwest force 3 or 4 but perhaps occasionally touching 5 in places this evening. Then increasing south or southwest 5 or 6 in all waters tonight, and starting to increase 6 or 7 in the west of the area Tuesday morning.

Slight, building mainly moderate tonight, and moderate or rough Tuesday morning.

Occasional rain or drizzle, but with areas of mist and a risk of fog patches in the far east of the area at first this afternoon.

Moderate or good, occasionally poor in rain, drizzle or mist and very poor in any fog patches at first.

Increasing south or southwest 6 or 7 in all waters Tuesday afternoon, then veering west or southwest 5 or 6 occasionally 7 later Tuesday evening & overnight into Wednesday.

Moderate or rough, falling mainly moderate Wednesday morning.

Occasional rain and drizzle, becoming persistent and heavier for a time Tuesday evening, before clearing to become mainly fair overnight into Wednesday.

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