FQPS44 NZKL 270800

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 270800UTC Valid until 281200UTC.



Part 1 - WARNINGS

WARNINGS IN FORCE: NIL



Part 2 - Situation analysis at 270600UTC:

Ridge R1 40S 178E 47S 179W 55S 175W, moving east 35kt.



Part 3 - Forecast:

Refer to latest warnings.

East of R1: Areas of heavy swell.

West of R1 from 47S 179W to 55S 175W: Westerly quarter 25kt at times, areas of heavy westerly quarter swell.

Outlook for the following 72 hours:

Ridge near 44S 160E to 40S 177W, slow moving. South of Ridge: Westerly quarter 30kt to gale at times and areas of heavy westerly quarter swell.