FQPS44 NZKL 070631

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 070631UTC Valid until 081200UTC.



Part 1 - WARNINGS

WARNINGS IN FORCE: NIL



Part 2 - Situation analysis at 070600UTC:

Ridge R1 49S 160E 48S 174E 47S 170W, slow moving.

Area A1 bounded by 40S 168E 48S 166E 45S 160E 40S 163E 40S 168E, slow moving.



Part 3 - Forecast:

Refer to latest warnings.

South of R1: Westerly quarter 30kt at times, heavy westerly quarter swell at times.

Within A1: Southeast 30kt, easing by 071800UTC, areas of poor visibility in rain, easing by 080600UTC.

Outlook for the following 72 hours:

Ridge at 50S 161E extending eastnortheast, slow moving. South of ridge: heavy westerly quarter swell at times, and westerly quarter 30kt to gale at times from 101200UTC.