Shipping forecast for the North Irish Sea

Strong winds for a time.

Deep low pressure to the far north of Scotland, while another low to the southwest of the British Isles tracks into the Bay of Biscay.

Southwest 5 or 6, decreasing 4 or 5 by the end of the night, then veering west or northwest early tomorrow morning.

Moderate, falling slight or moderate by the morning.

Occasional rain becoming more widespread and persistent tomorrow morning, before clearing to become fair in the afternoon.

Good, occasionally moderate in rain.

West or northwest 4 or 5, backing south or southwest Wednesday morning, then increasing 5 or 6 Wednesday afternoon. Further increasing south or southeast 6 or 7 later.

Mainly slight, becoming mainly moderate Wednesday afternoon, then moderate or rough later.

Fair, then rain spreading from the west Wednesday afternoon.

Good, occasionally moderate or poor in rain later.