Issued by meteorological service of New Zealand,
Wellington at 1933utc
warnings in force: 424
situation and forecast issued at 181933z
valid until 191200z.
Front 45s 170w 42s 175w 41s 180 moving northeast 30kt. Northeast of
front: northwest quarter 25kt. Ridge 40s 163e 55s 160e moving east
30kt.Southwest of front to ridge: southwest quarter 25kt with gale
and storm as in warning 424 and heavy southwest swell. West of ridge:
northwest quarter 25kt with gale as in Melbourne warning. Southwest
of a line 55s 161e 49s 150e: heavy westerly swell developing after
190600z.Poor visibility in rain within 120 miles of second front 44s
148e 43s 144e 38s 140e moving eastsoutheast 40kt.
Outlook following 72 hours:
ridge on 176e moving east. Southwest 25kt to gale east of ridge.
Westerly quarter 20 to 30kt west of ridge, with gales south of 45s
spreading north at times after 210000z. Heavy westerly swells at
times, mainly south of 45s.