FQPS44 NZKL 070621

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 070621UTC Valid until 081200UTC.



Part 1 - WARNINGS

WARNINGS IN FORCE: 129



Part 2 - Situation analysis at 070600UTC:

Front F1 40S 176W 48S 176E 55S 170E, moving east 20kt.

Low L1 994hPa near 45S 164E, moving east 25kt.



Part 3 - Forecast:

Refer to latest warnings.

Southeast of F1 from 48S 176E to 55S 170E: Northerly quarter 25kt at times, areas of fog, with poor visibility in precipitation.

West of F1: Heavy southwest quarter swell.

Within 480 nautical miles of L1: Clockwise 30kt at times, with gales as in warning 129.

Outlook for the following 72 hours:

Low near 46S 178W, moving southeast. Within 400 nautical miles of low in the northwestern semi circle: Clockwise 30kt to gale, rising to storm within 200 nautical miles of low, and areas of heavy swell. West of New Zealand: Heavy southwest swell easing by 100000UTC. Ridge expected along 46S 169E 55S 169E at 100300UTC, moving east. West of ridge: Northwest quarter 30kt to gale, and heavy westerly quarter swell.