FQPS44 NZKL 051838

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 051838UTC Valid until 061200UTC.



Part 1 - WARNINGS

WARNINGS IN FORCE: 146



Part 2 - Situation analysis at 051800UTC:

Ridge R1 40S 177E 48S 173E 55S 166E, moving east 10kt.

Front F1 35S 162E 41S 162E 47S 157E, moving eastsoutheast 15kt.



Part 3 - Forecast:

Refer to latest warnings.

East of R1: Southerly quarter 25kt, with gales as in warning 146, areas of heavy southerly swell.

Within 180 nautical miles east of F1: Northerly quarter 25kt, areas of poor visibility in showers and rain.

Outlook for the following 72 hours:

Ridge near 40S 179W extending southwest, moving east 5kt. West of Ridge: Southwest winds 30kt to gale, easing by 090600UCT, areas of heavy southwest quarter swell, easing by 090000UTC. West of the South Island: Northerly quarter winds 30kt to gale, easing by 070000UTC.