FQPS44 NZKL 201847

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 201847UTC Valid until 211200UTC.



Part 1 - WARNINGS

WARNINGS IN FORCE: 282 283



Part 2 - Situation analysis at 201800UTC:

Ridge R1 41S 176E 46S 178W 50S 174W, moving east 20kt.

Front F1 40S 153E 47S 159E 55S 165E, moving east 40kt.



Part 3 - Forecast:

Refer to latest warnings.

Throughout area: Areas of heavy westerly quarter swell.

Within 600 nautical miles northeast of R1: Southwest quarter 25kt, with gales as in warning 282.

Within 540 nautical miles east of F1 from 47S 159E to 55S 165E: Northwest quarter 25kt, with gales as in warning 283.

West of F1: Westerly 25kt, with gales as in warning 283.

Within 420 nautical miles east of F1 from 40S 153E to 47S 159E: Northwest 25kt, with gales as in warning 283, easing by 210600UTC.

Outlook for the following 72 hours:

Throughout the area: Heavy southwest quarter swell. Front near 40S 172E, extending south, moving east. West of Front: Westerly quarter winds 30kt to gale at times.