FQPS44 NZKL 241830

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 241830UTC Valid until 251200UTC.



Part 1 - WARNINGS

WARNINGS IN FORCE: 282



Part 2 - Situation analysis at 241800UTC:

Area A1 bounded by 40S 176W 40S 170W 55S 170W 55S 175E 49S 176E 40S 176W, moving east 30kt.

Low L1 967hPa near 55S 167E, moving east 15kt.



Part 3 - Forecast:

Refer to latest warnings.

Within A1: Westerly quarter 25kt, easing by 250000UTC, areas of heavy westerly swell, easing by 250000UTC.

Within 780 nautical miles of L1 in sector from west through north to northeast: Clockwise 30kt, with gales as in warning 282, areas of heavy swell.

Within 780 nautical miles of L1 in eastern quadrant: Clockwise 30kt developing by 250600UTC, with gales as in warning 282.

Outlook for the following 72 hours:

Throughout area: Westerly quarter 30kt to gale and heavy swell at times.