Shipping forecast for the North Irish Sea

Strong winds at first.

Deep low near the west of Iceland. High pressure centred in sea area German Bight.

East or southeast 4 or 5, but 5 or 6 for a time in eastern waters and across the north of the Isle of Man into the North Channel at first this afternoon, decreasing southerly 3 or 4 in all waters early tonight. Veering mainly west or southwest tomorrow morning but falling variable in places.

Slight or moderate, becoming smooth or slight tonight.

Fair.

Good.

Mainly west or southwest 3 or less, but falling variable 3 or less for a time Wednesday afternoon, before settling southerly 3 or 4 later on Wednesday. Increasing 4 or 5 overnight into Thursday.

Smooth or slight becoming slight or moderate overnight into Thursday.

Mainly fair, then outbreaks of rain spreading from the west overnight into Thursday morning.

Mostly good, occasionally moderate later.