FQPS44 NZKL 290556

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 290556UTC Valid until 301200UTC.



Part 1 - WARNINGS

WARNINGS IN FORCE: 162 163



Part 2 - Situation analysis at 290600UTC:

Ridge R1 47S 160E 46S 168E 41S 170W, slow moving.



Part 3 - Forecast:

Refer to latest warnings.

South of R1: Westerly quarter 30kt at times, with gales as in warnings 162 163, heavy westerly quarter swell at times.

Outlook for the following 72 hours:

Ridge about 41S 173W 45S 177E 47S 166E, moving east. South of ridge: westerly quarter 30kt to gale and areas of heavy westerly quarter swell. Low developing near 54S 175E by 310000UTC, moving east. In a broad sector from southwest through northwest to east about low centre: clockwise 30kt to gale and areas of heavy swell. In a small northwest quarter about low centre: clockwise storm developing by 311200UTC. Front expected about 44S 161E 50S 164E 55S 166E by 011200UTC, moving eastsoutheast. In a moderate area east of front: northwest quarter 30kt to gale at times. In a broad area southwest of front: southwest quarter 30kt to gale at times.