Shipping forecast for the North Irish Sea

Strong winds.

High pressure gradually displaced from the west by an approaching frontal zone.

East or southeast 4 or 5, occasionally 6 in the south to start, decreasing 3 or 4 later this afternoon, veering south or southwest 3 to 5 tomorrow morning.

Slight or moderate, soon becoming slight.

Isolated showers, then areas of mist developing overnight with isolated fog patches.

Good, becoming moderate or poor overnight and very poor in fog patches.

South or southwest 3 or 4, increasing force 5 in central areas for a time.

Slight occasionally moderate.

Occasional rain as well as areas of mist and isolated fog patches.

Moderate or poor, falling very poor in fog patches.