FQPS44 NZKL 031932

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 031932UTC Valid until 041200UTC.



Part 1 - WARNINGS

WARNINGS IN FORCE: 090 091



Part 2 - Situation analysis at 031800UTC:

Ridge R1 40S 160E 55S 160E 69S 174E, moving eastnortheast 30kt.



Part 3 - Forecast:

Refer to latest warnings.

Northeast of R1: Southerly quarter 25kt, with gales as in warnings 090 091, areas of heavy southerly quarter swell.

West of R1 from 55S 160E to 69S 174E: Westerly quarter 25kt.

Outlook for the following 72 hours:

Ridge about 40S 172E extending southwest, moving east. East of ridge: southwest quarter 30kt to gale at times and areas of heavy southerly quarter swell. Southwest of New Zealand: northeast quarter 30kt to gale for a time between 051200UTC and 071200UTC.