Shipping forecast for the North Irish Sea

There is a Strong Wind warning in operation.

Low pressure lies to the northeast of the British Isles, as an associated cold frontal trough tracks southwards across the Irish Sea this afternoon.

West or west-northwest force 5 or 6, but occasionally 7 in the south of the area at first, veering and increasing northwest 6 or 7 in all waters this afternoon. Then veering and decreasing north or north-northwest 4 or 5 tonight.

Mainly moderate, building moderate to rough this afternoon & this evening. Then falling mainly moderate again tonight.

Occasional showers, becoming more isolated this evening, then dying away to become mainly fair tonight.

Good, occasionally moderate in showers.

North or north-northwest force 4 or 5, veering and decreasing north or northeast 3 or 4 Tuesday morning. Then veering east 4 or 5 during the afternoon, before increasing east or southeast 5 or 6 during the evening and 6 or 7 overnight into Wednesday.

Mainly moderate, falling slight Tuesday morning. Then building slight or moderate during the evening, and moderate or rough overnight into Wednesday.

Fair.

Good.