FQPS44 NZKL 041937

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 041937UTC Valid until 051200UTC.



Part 1 - WARNINGS

WARNINGS IN FORCE: 119



Part 2 - Situation analysis at 041800UTC:

Ridge R1 40S 174E 48S 171E 55S 161E, moving east 15kt.

Front F1 35S 163E 44S 159E 45S 157E, slow moving.



Part 3 - Forecast:

Refer to latest warnings.

East of R1: Southwest quarter 25kt, with gales as in warning 119, areas of heavy southwest quarter swell.

Within 180 nautical miles east of F1: Northerly 25kt developing by 051200UTC.

Outlook for the following 72 hours:

Ridge near 40S 178W, extending southwest. East of Ridge: Southwest winds 30kt to gale at times, heavy southwest quarter swell at times. West of the South Island: Northerly quarter winds 30kt to gale, developing by 060000UTC, easing by 070600UTC.