FQPS45 NZKL 201826

MARINE WEATHER BULLETIN FOR PACIFIC

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



Issued by Meteorological Service of New Zealand,

Wellington issued at 201826UTC Valid until 211200UTC.



Part 1 - WARNINGS

WARNINGS IN FORCE: 205



Part 2 - Situation analysis at 201800UTC:

Ridge R1 36S 170W 41S 146W 37S 133W 36S 120W, slow moving.

Front F1 41S 173W 49S 170W 53S 170W, moving eastsoutheast 30kt.



Part 3 - Forecast:

Refer to latest warnings.

North of R1: Areas of poor visibility in showers and rain.

Within 1020 nautical miles east of F1: Areas of fog, with poor visibility in drizzle and rain.

Within 180 nautical miles east of F1: Northwest quarter 25kt at times.

Within 420 nautical miles west of F1: Westerly quarter 25kt, with gales as in warning 205, areas of heavy westerly swell.

Outlook for the following 72 hours:

South of 48S: westerly quarter 30kt to gale at times. South of 45S: Areas of heavy westerly quarter swell developing by 220000UTC. Low expected near 45S 154W by 240600UTC, moving east. Clockwise 30kt to gale around low.