FQPS44 NZKL 242001

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 242001UTC Valid until 251200UTC.



Part 1 - WARNINGS

WARNINGS IN FORCE: 552 554



Part 2 - Situation analysis at 241800UTC:

Ridge R1 45S 160E 43S 175E 40S 170W, slow moving.



Part 3 - Forecast:

Refer to latest warnings.

South of R1: Westerly quarter 25kt, with gales as in warnings 552 554, areas of heavy westerly swell.

Outlook for the following 72 hours:

South of 46S: Westerly 30kt to gale at times, areas of heavy westerly quarter swell.