Shipping forecast for the North Irish Sea

Strong to gale force winds.

Complex lows lie in the north Atlantic, with a frontal system crossing the Irish Sea tomorrow.

South 4 or 5, increasing 5 or 6 this evening, then backing and increasing Southeast 6 or 7 occasionally gale 8 overnight. Gradually veering West or Southwest 5 or 6 tomorrow morning, then decreasing 3 or 4 in afternoon.

Slight or moderate, building mainly moderate this evening, then moderate or rough overnight. Falling slight or moderate later tomorrow morning and afternoon.

Scattered showers, then rain for a time tonight and at first tomorrow.

Good, occasionally moderate in showers, moderate or poor for a time in rain.

West or Southwest 3 or 4, backing South 4 or 5 overnight into Friday, then Southeast 5 to 7 on Friday morning. Further increasing Southeast 7 or gale 8 in afternoon, possibly severe gale 9 in places.

Slight or moderate, building rough or very rough later.

Fair, then rain at times.

Good, falling moderate or poor in rain.