Shipping forecast for the North Irish Sea

Strong winds developing.

Slow-moving complex low to the northwest of Britain.

West or southwest 4 or 5, soon increasing 5 or 6, veering west 4 or 5 later in the afternoon, decreasing 3 or 4 later.

Mainly moderate, falling slight or moderate this evening, then slight overnight.

Scattered showers, becoming isolated later.

Good, occasionally moderate in showers.

West 3 or 4 occasionally 5 in places, backing south or southwest 5 or 6 overnight.

Mainly slight, building moderate overnight.

Isolated showers, rain spreading from the west overnight.

Good, occasionally moderate in precipitation.