FQPS44 NZKL 040905

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 040905UTC Valid until 051200UTC.



Part 1 - WARNINGS

WARNINGS IN FORCE: 065



Part 2 - Situation analysis at 040600UTC:

Ridge R1 45S 160E 46S 175E 44S 170W, slow moving.



Part 3 - Forecast:

Refer to latest warnings.

South of R1: Westerly quarter 25kt, with gales as in warning 065, areas of fog, with poor visibility in drizzle, areas of heavy swell.

Outlook for the following 72 hours:

South of 44S: Westerly quarter 30kt to gale at times and areas of heavy westerly quarter swell. Low expected near 40S 163E expected by 080000UTC. Clockwise 30kt to gale in a broad area around low.