FQPS44 NZKL 220705

MARINE WEATHER BULLETIN FOR FORTIES

Area from 40S to 55S, western boundary from 40S 163E to 45S 160E then to 55S 160E, eastern boundary 170W.



Issued by Meteorological Service of New Zealand,

Wellington issued at 220705UTC Valid until 231200UTC.



Part 1 - WARNINGS

WARNINGS IN FORCE: 176



Part 2 - Situation analysis at 220600UTC:

Ridge R1 40S 170W 53S 151E 53S 153E, moving east 10kt.



Part 3 - Forecast:

Refer to latest warnings.

South of R1: Southwest quarter 30kt at times, with gales as in warning 176, areas of heavy southwest quarter swell.

Outlook for the following 72 hours:

Ridge along 41S 170W 55S 167E, moving east. Southeast of ridge: Southwest quarter 30kt to gale, easing by 241200UTC, and heavy southwest quarter swell easing by 250000UTC.

Front expected along 49S 160E 55S 165E by 250000UTC, then moving east. West of front: Westerly quarter 30kt to gale, and heavy westerly quarter swell.