FQPS44 NZKL 031805

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 031805UTC Valid until 041200UTC.



Part 1 - WARNINGS

WARNINGS IN FORCE: NIL



Part 2 - Situation analysis at 031800UTC:

Low L1 1005hPa near 41S 178W, moving eastsoutheast 10kt.

Ridge R1 45S 180 50S 178E 55S 180, moving east 20kt.



Part 3 - Forecast:

Refer to latest warnings.

Within 240 nautical miles of L1: Clockwise 30kt at times, areas of poor visibility in rain with possible thunderstorms.

East of R1: Areas of heavy southwest quarter swell.

West of R1 from 50S 178E to 55S 180: Northwest quarter 25kt at times, areas of heavy westerly quarter swell.

Outlook for the following 72 hours:

First front expected along western boundary south of 45S by 050000UTC, moving southeast. In a moderate area east of first front: northwest quarter 30kt to gale, easing by 060000UTC. In a moderate area west of first front: westerly quarter 30kt to gale, easing by 051200UTC. Second front expected at western boundary south of 47S by 061200UTC, moving east. In a moderate area west of second front: northwest quarter 30kt to gale and areas of heavy westerly quarter swell.