FQPS44 NZKL 210706

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 210706UTC Valid until 221200UTC.



Part 1 - WARNINGS

WARNINGS IN FORCE: 412



Part 2 - Situation analysis at 210600UTC:

Ridge R1 46S 160E 45S 175E 38S 170W, slow moving.

Front F1 expected near 61S 160E 54S 166E 47S 163E by 221200UTC.



Part 3 - Forecast:

Refer to latest warnings.

South of R1: Westerly quarter 25kt at times, with gales as in warning 412, heavy westerly quarter swell.

West of F1: Northerly quarter 25kt, areas of fog, with poor visibility in precipitation.

Outlook for the following 72 hours:

Ridge 48S 160E 47S 168E 38S 170W, slow moving. South of Ridge: Westerly quarter 30kt to gale at times, heavy westerly quarter swell at times. Within 300 nautical miles north of Ridge from 48S 160E to 47S 168E: Northwest quarter 30kt to gale developing by 251200UTC.