FQPS44 NZKL 111917

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 111917UTC Valid until 121200UTC.



Part 1 - WARNINGS

WARNINGS IN FORCE: 255 256



Part 2 - Situation analysis at 111800UTC:

Front F1 40S 166E 46S 162E 55S 154E, moving east 10kt.



Part 3 - Forecast:

Refer to latest warnings.

Within 540 nautical miles east of F1: Northerly quarter 30kt, with gales as in warnings 255 256.

Within 240 nautical miles west of F1: Areas of heavy northerly quarter swell.

Outlook for the following 72 hours:

Ridge near 40S 179W, extending south, moving east. West of front: Westerly quarter winds 30kt to gale at times, areas of heavy westerly quarter swell.