FQPS44 NZKL 050631

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 050631UTC Valid until 061200UTC.



Part 1 - WARNINGS

WARNINGS IN FORCE: NIL



Part 2 - Situation analysis at 050600UTC:

Area A1 bounded by 48S 170W 55S 170W 55S 167E 49S 176E 48S 170W, slow moving.

Low L1 1013hPa near 40S 166E, moving westsouthwest 10kt.



Part 3 - Forecast:

Refer to latest warnings.

Within A1: Heavy westerly swell, easing by 060600UTC.

Within 300 nautical miles of L1 in sector from north through east to southwest: Clockwise 25kt, areas of poor visibility in showers and rain.

Within 240 nautical miles of L1 in sector from southwest through northwest to north: Areas of poor visibility in showers and rain.

Outlook for the following 72 hours:

Low expected near 40S 170E by 070600UTC, moving southsoutheast. Within 240 nautical miles of Low in southeast semicircle: Clockwise 30kt to gale at times, areas of heavy swell. Within 180 nautical miles of Low in northwest semicircle: Clockwise 30kt to gale at times, areas of heavy swell.