FQPS44 NZKL 071934

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 071934UTC Valid until 081200UTC.



Part 1 - WARNINGS

WARNINGS IN FORCE: 135



Part 2 - Situation analysis at 071800UTC:

Front F1 40S 172E 48S 176E 55S 179E, moving east 20kt.

Low L1 989hPa near 44S 173E, moving eastsoutheast 20kt.



Part 3 - Forecast:

Refer to latest warnings.

West of F1: Heavy southwest swell.

Within 480 nautical miles of L1 in sector from southwest through northwest to east: Clockwise 30kt at times, with storms and gales as in warning 135, areas of very poor visibility in rain with possible thunderstorms.

Within 240 nautical miles of L1 in sector from east through south to southwest: Clockwise 25kt, areas of very poor visibility in rain.

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.