FQPS43 NZKL 140657

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 140657UTC Valid until 151200UTC.



Part 1 - WARNINGS

WARNINGS IN FORCE: 249



Part 2 - Situation analysis at 140600UTC:

Area A1 bounded by 32S 168E 33S 173E 40S 175E 40S 163E 32S 168E, slow moving.

Front F1 28S 165E 33S 170E 40S 171E, moving east 15kt.



Part 3 - Forecast:

Refer to latest warnings.

Within A1: Southwest quarter 25kt developing by 150000UTC, with gales as in warning 249, areas of heavy southwest quarter swell developing by 151200UTC.

Within 300 nautical miles west of F1: Poor visibility in rain.

Within 300 nautical miles east of F1 from 33S 170E to 40S 171E: Northerly quarter 25kt at times.

Outlook for the following 72 hours:

First Front near 34S 179W, extending south, moving southeast. Within 200 nautical miles east of first Front: Northwest winds 30kt, easing by 151800UTC. West of the North Island: Southerly winds 30kt, easing by 151800UTC, heavy southwest swell, easing by 161200UTC. Second Front expected near 34S 179W, extending to southeast, moving northeast. Within 250 nautical miles southwest of second Front: Heavy southwest swell, easing by 171200UTC.