Shipping forecast for the North Irish Sea

Strong winds.

High pressure in the mid-Atlantic and low pressure to the west of Ireland as various fronts affect the British Isles.

Variable 2 to 4, increasing 5 in some places, becoming east or southeast 4 or 5 overnight and occasionally 6 towards the North Channel. Veering south or southwest 4 or 5 tomorrow and touching force 6 in the west later.

Mainly slight, becoming slight or moderate later.

Occasional rain or showers approaching from the south and then clearing later. Areas of mist and fog patches in places tomorrow.

Good, falling moderate or poor in rain, showers and mist and very poor in fog patches.

South or southwest 4 or 5, occasionally 6 at first, veering west or southwest 4 or 5 overnight into Wednesday, increasing 5 to 7 later.

Slight or moderate, becoming mainly moderate later.

Isolated mist and fog patches in the east at first, otherwise mainly fair.

Mostly good, but poor or very poor in mist and fog patches at first.