FQPS44 NZKL 300824

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 300824UTC Valid until 011200UTC.



Part 1 - WARNINGS

WARNINGS IN FORCE: NIL



Part 2 - Situation analysis at 300600UTC:

Area A1 bounded by 40S 177E 40S 170W 55S 170W 55S 174E 40S 177E, slow moving.

Ridge R1 43S 160E 48S 178E 51S 170W, slow moving.



Part 3 - Forecast:

Refer to latest warnings.

Within A1: Heavy westerly quarter swell, easing by 010600UTC.

South of R1: Northwest 30kt at times, areas of poor visibility in rain.

Outlook for the following 72 hours:

Ridge near 48S 176E extending east, moving east. South of ridge: Westerly quarter 30kt to gale at times. West of West Cape: Northerly quarter 30kt to gale developing by 011800UTC. Front expected near northern and western boundary, extending south, by 020600UTC, then moving east. Within 500 nautical miles east of Front: Northerly quarter winds 30kt to gale. Within 500 nautical miles west of Front: Heavy westerly quarter swell at times.