FQPS44 NZKL 252042

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 252042UTC Valid until 261200UTC.



Part 1 - WARNINGS

WARNINGS IN FORCE: 497



Part 2 - Situation analysis at 251800UTC:

Trough T1 46S 143E 45S 155E 42S 170W, moving east 35kt.

Front F1 36S 152E 40S 157E 44S 158E, moving east 15kt.



Part 3 - Forecast:

Refer to latest warnings.

South of T1: Areas of heavy westerly swell.

South of T1 from 45S 155E to 42S 170W: Westerly 25kt, with gales as in warning 497, areas of poor visibility in showers.

Within 240 nautical miles east of F1 from 36S 152E to 40S 157E: Northwest quarter 25kt at times, areas of poor visibility in showers.

Within 360 nautical miles east of F1 from 40S 157E to 44S 158E: Northwest quarter 25kt at times, areas of fog, with poor visibility in drizzle.

Within 120 nautical miles west of F1: Poor visibility in showers at times.

Outlook for the following 72 hours:

East of 180: Southwest gale, easing by 271200UTC. East and south of New Zealand: Heavy southwest swell. Low near 42S 162E, moving eastsoutheast. Within 360 nautical miles of Low in sector from north through east to west: Clockwise 30kt to gale at times, easing by 290000UTC. Front expected near 45S 159E 50S 165E 55S 169E by 290000UTC, moving east. Within 660 nautical miles west of Front: Northwest quarter 30kt to gale, heavy westerly swell.