Shipping forecast for the North Irish Sea

Strong wind later.

Slow-moving complex low to the northwest of the British Isles.

Mainly west 3 or 4, occasional 5, backing southwest this afternoon, increasing 4 or 5 later, then 5 or 6 tonight.

Slight or moderate, becoming mostly moderate tonight.

Rain in the east & middle of the area at first, soon mainly fair this morning, then scattered showers spreading from the west later this afternoon & evening, possibly becoming more widespread for a while tonight.

Good, occasionally moderate in precipitation.

Southwest 5 or 6, veering west 4 or 5 later.

Mostly moderate, becoming slight or moderate later.

Showers.

Good, occasionally moderate.