FQPS44 NZKL 070714

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 070714UTC Valid until 081200UTC.



Part 1 - WARNINGS

WARNINGS IN FORCE: 153



Part 2 - Situation analysis at 070600UTC:

Trough T1 40S 175E 44S 175E 48S 175E, moving east 15kt.

Front F1 48S 162E 52S 167E 55S 171E, moving east 35kt.



Part 3 - Forecast:

Refer to latest warnings.

East of T1: Easterly quarter 25kt, areas of poor visibility in showers and rain.

West of T1: Southerly quarter 25kt, with gales as in warning 153.

Within 360 nautical miles west of T1: Poor visibility in showers and rain at times.

West of F1: Westerly quarter 25kt at times, areas of heavy westerly quarter swell.

Within 300 nautical miles west of F1 from 48S 162E to 52S 167E: Southerly 25kt, with gales as in warning 153, easing by 071800UTC.

Outlook for the following 72 hours:

Ridge 49S 170W 49S 171E 49S 160E, slow moving. South of Ridge: Heavy westerly quarter swell at times. Ridge 45S 178W 45S 170E 45S 160E, slow moving. North of Ridge: Southerly quarter 30kt to gale, easing by 091200UTC, areas of heavy southerly swell, easing by 091200UTC.