FQPS44 NZKL 251820

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 251820UTC Valid until 261200UTC.



Part 1 - WARNINGS

WARNINGS IN FORCE: NIL



Part 2 - Situation analysis at 251800UTC:

Area A1 bounded by 55S 179E 52S 179E 55S 173W 55S 179E, moving east 10kt.

Front F1 46S 160E 53S 168E 55S 169E, moving east 10kt.



Part 3 - Forecast:

Refer to latest warnings.

Within A1: Westerly 25kt, easing by 260600UTC.

Within 900 nautical miles west of F1: Westerly quarter 25kt, heavy westerly quarter swell.

Within 300 nautical miles east of F1: Areas of poor visibility in showers developing by 261200UTC.

Outlook for the following 72 hours:

South of 45S: Westerly quarter 30kt to gale at times and areas of heavy westerly quarter swell.