Shipping forecast for the North Irish Sea
Strong winds.
A complex area of low pressure lies in the mid-Atlantic, with associated frontal troughs spreading slowly across the Irish Sea later today.
Southeast 6, occasionally 7 in places, decreasing 5 or 6 this afternoon, then 4 or 5 this evening or at first tonight. Backing East or Southeast later in the night.
Moderate, but moderate to rough in the west of the area at first, then becoming slight or moderate tonight.
Fair, then occasional rain spreading slowly from the southwest later today and tonight.
Good, occasionally moderate in rain later.
Outlook for the following 24 hours
East or Southeast 4 or 5, increasing 5 or 6 tomorrow evening or at first overnight into Sunday.
Slight or moderate, becoming mainly moderate overnight into Sunday.
Patchy rain and drizzle.
Moderate or good.