FQPS44 NZKL 230604

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 230604UTC Valid until 241200UTC.



Part 1 - WARNINGS

WARNINGS IN FORCE: 114



Part 2 - Situation analysis at 230600UTC:

Low L1 992hPa near 45S 180, moving east 30kt.

Area A1 bounded by 40S 174E 47S 167E 47S 160E 45S 160E 40S 163E 40S 174E, slow moving.

Low L2 988hPa near 51S 164E, moving east 10kt.



Part 3 - Forecast:

Refer to latest warnings.

Within 360 nautical miles of L1 in northeast semicircle: Clockwise 25kt at times, areas of poor visibility in rain.

Within A1: Northwest quarter 25kt at times, with gales as in warning 114, areas of poor visibility in rain, areas of heavy westerly quarter swell.

Within 300 nautical miles of L2: Clockwise 30kt at times, with gales as in warning 114, areas of poor visibility in rain, areas of heavy westerly quarter swell.

Outlook for the following 72 hours:

West of 170E: Southerly quarter 30kt to gale developing by 251200UTC and easing by 270000UTC, areas of heavy southwest quarter swell easing by 270000UTC. Low expected near 50S 180E at 261200UTC, moving south. In an area about Low: Clockwise 30kt to gale at times.