FQPS44 NZKL 231912 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 231912UTC Valid until 241200UTC. Part 1 - WARNINGS WARNINGS IN FORCE: 471 473 Part 2 - Situation analysis at 231800UTC: Ridge R1 43S 146E 43S 170E 31S 170W, moving east 30kt. Part 3 - Forecast: Refer to latest warnings. Throughout area: Areas of heavy westerly quarter swell. South of R1: Westerly quarter 30kt, with storms and gales as in warnings 471 473. Outlook for the following 72 hours: Front 40S 157E 45S 163E 55S 175E, moving east. East of Front from 45S 163E to 55S 175E: Northwest 30kt to gale. West of Front: Areas of heavy westerly swell. East of Front: Areas of heavy westerly swell. West of Front from 45S 163E to 55S 175E: Southwest 30kt to gale. Low expected near 43S 161E by 261200UTC, then moving eastsoutheast. Within 420 nautical miles of Low: Clockwise 30kt to gale at times.