FQPS44 NZKL 281838

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 281838UTC Valid until 291200UTC.



Part 1 - WARNINGS

WARNINGS IN FORCE: NIL



Part 2 - Situation analysis at 281800UTC:

Ridge R1 40S 168E 48S 175E 55S 170W, slow moving.



Part 3 - Forecast:

Refer to latest warnings.

West of R1: Northwest quarter 25kt, areas of heavy westerly swell.

Outlook for the following 72 hours:

Ridge at 49S 168E extending east, moving east. South of ridge: westerly quarter 30kt at times and areas of heavy westerly quarter swell. Low near western boundary about 45S 160E, moving eastsouthseast. About low: clockwise 30kt to gale at times and areas of heavy swell developing by 010000UTC. Front expected about western boundary about 48S 160E extending south by 311200UTC, moving eastnortheast. West of front: westerly quarter 30kt to gale at times.