FQPS44 NZKL 160621

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 160621UTC Valid until 171200UTC.



Part 1 - WARNINGS

WARNINGS IN FORCE: 179 180



Part 2 - Situation analysis at 160600UTC:

Ridge R1 45S 180 50S 180 55S 180, slow moving.

Area A1 bounded by 40S 155E 40S 168E 55S 169E 55S 154E 40S 155E, moving east 10kt.



Part 3 - Forecast:

Refer to latest warnings.

East of R1: Southwest quarter 25kt, with gales as in warning 179, areas of heavy southwest quarter swell.

Within A1: Northerly 25kt, with gales as in warning 180, areas of poor visibility in showers and rain, areas of heavy westerly quarter swell.

Outlook for the following 72 hours:

Front F1 40S 163E 46S 163E 55S 163E, moving east. Within 600 nautical miles east of Front: Northerly quarter gale. West of Front from 46S 163E to 55S 163E: Westerly quarter gale at times, areas of heavy westerly quarter swell.