FQPS44 NZKL 282028

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 282028UTC Valid until 291200UTC.



Part 1 - WARNINGS

WARNINGS IN FORCE: 667



Part 2 - Situation analysis at 281800UTC:

Area A1 bounded by 55S 173E 51S 175E 51S 170W 55S 170W 55S 173E, moving southsoutheast 15kt.

Front F1 40S 171E 44S 171E 55S 170E, moving east 50kt.



Part 3 - Forecast:

Refer to latest warnings.

Within A1: Westerly 25kt, easing by 290000UTC, heavy northwest quarter swell, easing by 290600UTC.

West of F1 from 40S 171E to 44S 171E: Westerly quarter 25kt at times, poor visibility in rain at times, heavy westerly quarter swell at times.

West of F1 from 44S 171E to 55S 170E: Westerly 30kt, with gales as in warning 667, areas of poor visibility in rain, areas of heavy westerly quarter swell.

East of F1 from 40S 171E to 44S 171E: Westerly quarter 25kt at times, poor visibility in rain at times, heavy swell.

Outlook for the following 72 hours:

Throughout area: Westerly quarter 30kt to gale at times, and areas of heavy westerly quarter swell.