FQPS44 NZKL 240632

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 240632UTC Valid until 251200UTC.



Part 1 - WARNINGS

WARNINGS IN FORCE: NIL



Part 2 - Situation analysis at 240600UTC:

Ridge R1 49S 160E 49S 173E 49S 170W, moving east 20kt.

Trough T1 33S 165E 37S 161E 39S 157E, moving southsoutheast 25kt.



Part 3 - Forecast:

Refer to latest warnings.

Within 480 nautical miles south of R1: Westerly quarter 25kt at times, areas of heavy westerly swell.

Within 180 nautical miles southeast of T1: Northeast quarter 25kt, areas of poor visibility in showers and rain.

Outlook for the following 72 hours:

South of 52S and East of 175E: Westerly 30kt to gale, easing by 260000UTC, heavy westerly swell, easing by 260000UTC. Front expected near 41S 160E 46S 162E 53S 161E by 270600UTC, moving east. West of Front: Westerly gale at times, heavy westerly swell. First Low expected near 43S 162E by 261200UTC, moving southeast. Within 420 nautical miles of First Low in sector from northwest through northeast to south: Clockwise gale at times, areas of heavy swell. Second Low near 45S 162E, moving southeast. Within 600 nautical miles of Second Low in eastern quadrant: Clockwise 30kt to gale, areas of heavy swell.