FQPS43 NZKL 260808

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 260808UTC Valid until 271200UTC.



Part 1 - WARNINGS

WARNINGS IN FORCE: NIL



Part 2 - Situation analysis at 260600UTC:

Ridge R1 37S 178E 35S 175W 35S 170W, slow moving.

Trough T1 25S 170E 25S 180 25S 170W, moving northeast 10kt.



Part 3 - Forecast:

Refer to latest warnings.

Within 420 nautical miles south of R1: Heavy southwest quarter swell developing by 270600UTC.

Within 420 nautical miles southwest of T1: Easterly quarter 25kt, easing by 270600UTC.

Within 120 nautical miles south of T1 from 25S 180 to 25S 170W: Areas of poor visibility in showers, easing by 270600UTC.

Outlook for the following 72 hours:

Ridge 40S 171E 35S 175W 34S 170W, moving northeast. South of Ridge: Areas of heavy southwest quarter swell, easing by 301200UTC. Trough expected near 31S 163E 37S 163E 40S 160E by 301200UTC, then moving east. Within 300 nautical miles east of Trough: Northerly quarter 30kt to gale developing by 301200UTC.