FQPS44 NZKL 280651

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 280651UTC Valid until 291200UTC.



Part 1 - WARNINGS

WARNINGS IN FORCE: 541



Part 2 - Situation analysis at 280600UTC:

Front F1 55S 176E 49S 168E 40S 155E, moving east 30kt.



Part 3 - Forecast:

Refer to latest warnings.

West of F1: Southwest quarter 25kt, with gales as in warning 541, heavy southwest quarter swell at times.

Within 1200 nautical miles east of F1: Northwest quarter 25kt, areas of heavy northwest quarter swell.

Within 360 nautical miles east of F1: Poor visibility in rain at times.

Outlook for the following 72 hours:

Throughout area: Westerly quarter 30kt to gale at times, easing by 311200UTC, heavy westerly quarter swell at times, easing by 011200UTC. Front expected near 55S 158E 48S 156E 40S 152E by 311200UTC, then moving east. Within 540 nautical miles east of Front: Northerly quarter 30kt to gale. West of Front from 55S 158E to 48S 156E: Westerly quarter 30kt to gale, areas of heavy westerly swell developing by 011200UTC.