FQPS44 NZKL 141925

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 141925UTC Valid until 151200UTC.



Part 1 - WARNINGS

WARNINGS IN FORCE: 189



Part 2 - Situation analysis at 141800UTC:

Front F1 40S 150E 46S 159E 55S 169E, moving east 20kt.



Part 3 - Forecast:

Refer to latest warnings.

Within 360 nautical miles east of F1: Northwest 25kt, with gales as in warning 189, poor visibility in showers.

West of F1: Westerly quarter 30kt developing, areas of poor visibility in showers.

Within 780 nautical miles east of F1 from 46S 159E to 55S 169E: Areas of fog, with poor visibility in drizzle.

Outlook for the following 72 hours:

First Front near 40S 163E, extending southeast, moving east. West of first Front: Heavy southwest quarter swell. West of first Front from 49S 168E to 55S 169E: Westerly quarter winds 30kt to gale, easing by 160600UTC. Second Front expected near 45S 160E, extending south, by 161200UTC, then moving east. Within 200 nautical miles east of second Front: Northerly quarter winds 30kt to gale, easing by 171800UTC. West of second Front: Westerly quarter winds 30kt to gale at times.