FQPS44 NZKL 230612

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 230612UTC Valid until 241200UTC.



Part 1 - WARNINGS

WARNINGS IN FORCE: NIL



Part 2 - Situation analysis at 230600UTC:

Ridge R1 48S 160E 48S 175E 48S 170W, slow moving.

Area A1 bounded by 40S 179E 40S 170W 45S 170W 40S 179E, slow moving.



Part 3 - Forecast:

Refer to latest warnings.

South of R1: Westerly quarter 25kt at times, areas of poor visibility in showers, areas of heavy westerly quarter swell.

Within A1: Areas of poor visibility in drizzle and rain.

Outlook for the following 72 hours:

South of 50S: Westerly quarter 30kt at times easing by 251800UTC, areas of heavy westerly quarter swell easing by 260600UTC. West of Line 40S 177E 52S 170W: Northerly quarter 30kt to gale at times.