FQPS44 NZKL 260808

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 260808UTC Valid until 271200UTC.



Part 1 - WARNINGS

WARNINGS IN FORCE: 596 597



Part 2 - Situation analysis at 260600UTC:

Front F1 36S 178E 42S 170W 55S 149W, moving northeast 15kt.



Part 3 - Forecast:

Refer to latest warnings.

Southwest of F1: Southwest 30kt, with gales as in warnings 596 597, areas of poor visibility in showers, areas of heavy southwest swell.

Outlook for the following 72 hours:

Ridge 55S 140E 47S 165E 40S 176E, slow moving. East of Ridge: Southwest quarter 30kt to gale, easing by 291200UTC, heavy southwest quarter swell, easing by 301200UTC. Within 600 nautical miles west of Ridge from 47S 165E to 40S 176E: Northeast quarter 30kt to gale developing by 301200UTC.