FQPS44 NZKL 070615

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 070615UTC Valid until 081200UTC.



Part 1 - WARNINGS

WARNINGS IN FORCE: 038



Part 2 - Situation analysis at 070600UTC:

Area A1 bounded by 43S 170W 55S 170W 55S 175W 44S 175W 43S 170W, slow moving.

Area A2 bounded by 45S 160E 45S 167E 55S 172E 55S 160E 45S 160E, slow moving.

Front F1 40S 163E 48S 166E 55S 170E, moving east 25kt.



Part 3 - Forecast:

Refer to latest warnings.

Within A1: Southwest 25kt, easing by 071200UTC, areas of heavy southwest swell, easing by 071800UTC.

Within A2: Northwest 25kt developing by 080600UTC, areas of poor visibility in showers and rain developing by 080600UTC, areas of heavy westerly quarter swell developing by 080600UTC.

Within 240 nautical miles east of F1: Northwest 25kt, with gales as in warning 038, areas of poor visibility in showers and rain.

Within 240 nautical miles west of F1: Southwest quarter 25kt at times, areas of poor visibility in showers.

Outlook for the following 72 hours:

West of 175E and South of 45S: Northwest 30kt to gale, easing by 100000UTC, areas of heavy westerly quarter swell.