FQPS44 NZKL 290639

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 290639UTC Valid until 301200UTC.



Part 1 - WARNINGS

WARNINGS IN FORCE: 422



Part 2 - Situation analysis at 290600UTC:

Area A1 bounded by 40S 176W 40S 170W 46S 170W 40S 176W, slow moving.

Front F1 43S 153E 48S 161E 55S 171E, moving east 25kt.



Part 3 - Forecast:

Refer to latest warnings.

Within A1: Northwest 25kt developing by 300000UTC, poor visibility in showers and rain developing by 300000UTC.

Within 180 nautical miles east of F1 from 48S 161E to 55S 171E: Northwest 25kt, with gales as in warning 422, areas of poor visibility in showers and rain.

West of F1: Westerly quarter 30kt, heavy westerly swell.

Within 240 nautical miles east of F1: Areas of heavy westerly swell.

Outlook for the following 72 hours:

South of New Zealand: heavy southwest swell, easing by 021200UTC. East and West of New Zealand: heavy southwest swell developing by 310000UTC, easing by 011200UTC. Front 45S 175E 49S 178E 55S 180, moving east. Within 540 nautical miles west of Front: Southwest gale.