FQPS43 NZKL 151918

MARINE WEATHER BULLETIN FOR SUBTROPIC

Area from 25S to 40S, western boundary from 40S 163E to 29S 170E then to 25S 170E, eastern boundary 170W.



Issued by Meteorological Service of New Zealand,

Wellington issued at 151918UTC Valid until 161200UTC.



Part 1 - WARNINGS

WARNINGS IN FORCE: 283



Part 2 - Situation analysis at 151800UTC:

Ridge R1 33S 168E 38S 166E 41S 164E, moving east 35kt.

Low L1 1002hPa expected near 35S 163E by 160000UTC, then moving east 20kt.



Part 3 - Forecast:

Refer to latest warnings.

East of R1: Westerly quarter 30kt, with gales as in warning 283, easing by 161200UTC.

Within 300 nautical miles east of R1: Heavy southwest quarter swell, easing by 160600UTC.

Within 300 nautical miles of L1: Clockwise 30kt at times.

Within 240 nautical miles of L1 in eastern semicircle: Areas of poor visibility in rain.

Outlook for the following 72 hours:

Low expected near 36S and 169E, moving east. In a broad area about low: Clockwise 30kt at times.