FQPS44 NZKL 271804

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 271804UTC Valid until 281200UTC.



Part 1 - WARNINGS

WARNINGS IN FORCE: 287



Part 2 - Situation analysis at 271800UTC:

Ridge R1 48S 160E 48S 174E 48S 170W, moving north 5kt.



Part 3 - Forecast:

Refer to latest warnings.

South of R1: Westerly quarter 30kt at times, with gales as in warning 287, areas of poor visibility in showers, areas of heavy southwest quarter swell developing by 280000UTC.

Outlook for the following 72 hours:

South and East of Stewart Island: westerly 30kt to gale at times easing by 021200UTC, areas of heavy swell easing by 021200UTC.