FQPS43 NZKL 021806

MARINE WEATHER BULLETIN FOR SUBTROPIC

Area from 25S to 40S, western boundary from 40S 163E to 29S 170E then to 25S 170E, eastern boundary 170W.



Issued by Meteorological Service of New Zealand,

Wellington issued at 021806UTC Valid until 031200UTC.



Part 1 - WARNINGS

WARNINGS IN FORCE: 031



Part 2 - Situation analysis at 021800UTC:

Area A1 bounded by 25S 174W 25S 170W 29S 170W 25S 174W, slow moving.

Area A2 bounded by 31S 168E 34S 175E 40S 175E 40S 163E 31S 168E, slow moving.

Low L1 993hPa near 40S 168E, moving east 20kt.



Part 3 - Forecast:

Refer to latest warnings.

Within A1: Northeast quarter 25kt developing by 030600UTC, areas of poor visibility in rain developing by 030600UTC.

Within A2: Areas of heavy southwest quarter swell.

Within 420 nautical miles of L1: Clockwise 30kt at times, with gales as in warning 031, areas of poor visibility in rain with possible thunderstorms.

Outlook for the following 72 hours:

West of New Zealand and south of 32S: Southwest quarter swell easing by 040000UTC. Low near 30S 174W deepening by 050000UTC, moving southeast. Clockwise 30kt around low.