FQPS44 NZKL 041827

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 041827UTC Valid until 051200UTC.



Part 1 - WARNINGS

WARNINGS IN FORCE: 078



Part 2 - Situation analysis at 041800UTC:

Ridge R1 40S 160E 47S 170E 48S 170W, slow moving.



Part 3 - Forecast:

Refer to latest warnings.

South of R1: Northwest quarter 25kt, with gales as in warning 078, areas of poor visibility in showers and rain, areas of heavy westerly 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.