FQPS45 NZKL 290625

MARINE WEATHER BULLETIN FOR PACIFIC

Area from 25S to 55S and 170W to 120W.



Issued by Meteorological Service of New Zealand,

Wellington issued at 290625UTC Valid until 301200UTC.



Part 1 - WARNINGS

WARNINGS IN FORCE: 354 355



Part 2 - Situation analysis at 290600UTC:

Ridge R1 40S 135W 45S 126W 52S 115W, moving east 30kt.

Front F1 31S 165W 42S 150W 55S 150W, moving east 20kt.



Part 3 - Forecast:

Refer to latest warnings.

East of R1: Southwest quarter 25kt at times, heavy southwest swell.

Within 660 nautical miles east of F1 from 31S 165W to 42S 150W: Northwest 30kt, with gales as in warning 354, easing by 300000UTC.

Within 1080 nautical miles east of F1 from 42S 150W to 55S 150W: Northwest 30kt, with gales as in warning 354, areas of fog, with poor visibility in rain, heavy northwest swell.

Southwest of F1: Southwest quarter 30kt, with gales as in warnings 354 355, heavy southwest quarter swell.

Within 240 nautical miles east of F1: Areas of poor visibility in showers and rain, easing by 300000UTC.

Outlook for the following 72 hours:

Ridge along 33S, slow moving. South of ridge: Heavy westerly quarter swell at times. Front near 45S 169W to 55S 158W expected by 310000UTC, moving east. East of front: Northwest 30kt to gale, easing by 010000UTC. Low near 39S 164W expected by 311200UTC, moving southeast. In a broad area around low: Clockwise 30kt to gales.