Shipping forecast for the North Irish Sea

Strong winds.

Low pressure to the south of Iceland and high pressure over continental Europe, with frontal zones affecting the British Isles.

South or southwest 5 or 6, but 2 to 4 in the southeast of the area, becoming 3 to 5 later.

Slight or moderate, occasionally rough in the west later.

Occasional rain or drizzle, heavy in the east at first, with areas of mist and isolated fog patches developing.

Moderate or good, occasionally poor in rain/drizzle/mist and very poor in fog patches.

South or southwest 4 or 5, occasionally 6, veering west or southwest 2 to 4 Saturday morning.

Slight or moderate, becoming slight later.

Occasional rain or drizzle with areas of mist and isolated fog patches, becoming mainly fair later.

Moderate or good, occasionally poor in rain/drizzle/mist and very poor in fog patches.