FQPS45 NZKL 110802

MARINE WEATHER BULLETIN FOR PACIFIC

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



Issued by Meteorological Service of New Zealand,

Wellington issued at 110802UTC Valid until 121200UTC.



Part 1 - WARNINGS

WARNINGS IN FORCE: 247 249



Part 2 - Situation analysis at 110600UTC:

Front F1 37S 124W 36S 121W 36S 119W, moving north 5kt.

Ridge R1 35S 157W 45S 145W 55S 129W, moving east 10kt.

Trough T1 25S 165W 31S 164W 35S 161W, slow moving.



Part 3 - Forecast:

Refer to latest warnings.

Within 720 nautical miles south of F1: Southerly 25kt.

West of R1: Westerly 25kt, with gales as in warning 249, areas of poor visibility in showers, areas of heavy swell.

Within 540 nautical miles southwest of R1: Northwest 25kt, with gales as in warning 247, areas of fog.

Within 300 nautical miles east of T1: Areas of poor visibility in showers.

Outlook for the following 72 hours:

First Trough 44S 120W 38S 126W 31S 125W, slow moving. Within 420 nautical miles east of First Trough: Southerly quarter 30kt to gale, easing by 150000UTC, areas of heavy swell, easing by 150000UTC. Second Trough 37S 158W 46S 141W 55S 126W, moving east. West of Second Trough: Westerly quarter 30kt to gale developing by 140000UTC, areas of heavy swell.