FQPS44 NZKL 030636

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 030636UTC Valid until 041200UTC.



Part 1 - WARNINGS

WARNINGS IN FORCE: 037 038 039



Part 2 - Situation analysis at 030600UTC:

Ridge R1 48S 164E 53S 173E 62S 179E, moving east 25kt.

Low L1 1003hPa near 40S 179E, moving eastsoutheast 15kt.

Area A1 bounded by 49S 160E 55S 177E 55S 160E 49S 160E, slow moving.

Low L2 1001hPa near 40S 170E, moving northeast 15kt, weakening by 031800UTC.



Part 3 - Forecast:

Refer to latest warnings.

Northeast of R1: Areas of heavy southwest quarter swell.

Northeast of R1 from 53S 173E to 62S 179E: Southwest quarter 30kt, with gales as in warning 037.

Within 240 nautical miles of L1: Clockwise 30kt at times, with gales as in warning 038, areas of poor visibility in precipitation.

Within A1: Northwest quarter 25kt at times.

Within 300 nautical miles of L2: Clockwise 30kt, with gales as in warning 039, areas of poor visibility in rain.

Outlook for the following 72 hours:

First front expected along western boundary south of 45S by 050000UTC. moving southeast. In a moderate area east of first front: northwest quarter 30kt to gale, easing by 060000UTC. In a moderate area west of first front: westerly quarter 30kt to gale, easing by 051200UTC. Second front expected by western boundary south of 47S by 061200UTC, moving east. In a moderate area west of second front: northwest quarter 30kt to gale and areas of heavy westerly quarter swell.