FQPS43 NZKL 261939

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 261939UTC Valid until 271200UTC.



Part 1 - WARNINGS

WARNINGS IN FORCE: 522



Part 2 - Situation analysis at 261800UTC:

Ridge R1 33S 170W 28S 175W 25S 178W, slow moving.

Low L1 1002hPa near 38S 168E, moving eastsoutheast 10kt.



Part 3 - Forecast:

Refer to latest warnings.

Northeast of R1: Easterly 25kt, areas of heavy easterly swell.

Within 600 nautical miles of L1: Clockwise 30kt at times, with gales as in warning 522, areas of fog, with poor visibility in showers and rain with possible thunderstorms, areas of heavy swell.

Outlook for the following 72 hours:

Low near 39S 172E, moving southeast. Around low: Clockwise 30kt to gale at times and heavy swell at times. Ridge along 32S, between 178W and 170W. North of ridge: Heavy easterly swell at times.

