FQPS44 NZKL 050808

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 050808UTC Valid until 061200UTC.



Part 1 - WARNINGS

WARNINGS IN FORCE: 090



Part 2 - Situation analysis at 050600UTC:

Area A1 bounded by 48S 170W 55S 169W 55S 160E 42S 160E 48S 170W, slow moving.

Area A2 bounded by 45S 170W 40S 176W 40S 170W 45S 170W, slow moving.



Part 3 - Forecast:

Refer to latest warnings.

Within A1: Westerly quarter 30kt at times, with gales as in warning 090, areas of fog, with very poor visibility in rain, areas of heavy westerly quarter swell.

Within A2: Heavy southerly swell, easing by 060000UTC.

Outlook for the following 72 hours:

Ridge expected near 40S 161E 47S 176E 49S 167W, moving northeast. South of ridge: Heavy westerly quarter swell. Northwest quarter winds 30kt to gales, easing for a time between 080000UTC to 081800UTC.