Shipping forecast for the North Irish Sea

Strong winds later.

Slow-moving area of low pressure near Iceland, as various troughs affect the British Isles.

West or Southwest 3 or 4, backing and increasing South or Southwest 5 to 7 overnight, then veering West or Southwest 5 or 6 tomorrow morning.

Slight, becoming mainly moderate overnight.

Mainly fair, then isolated showers develop this afternoon. Rain spreads from the west overnight.

Good, occasionally moderate in rain or showers.

West or Southwest 5 or 6, increasing West 6 or 7 later tomorrow afternoon, then backing West or Southwest 5 or 6 Monday morning.

Mainly moderate, becoming occasionally rough for a time tomorrow evening & overnight.

Outbreaks of rain clearing to scattered showers tomorrow morning, becoming isolated later.

Good, occasionally moderate in rain or showers.