Issued by meteorological service of New Zealand,

Wellington at 0740utc

warnings in force: 627 Australian issue

situation and forecast issued at 300801z

valid until 311200z.

Ridge 31s 170w 36s 175w 40s 180 to Second Ridge 35s 170e 25s 160e

moving east 10kt. Southeast of first ridge: southerly 25kt, with gale

as warning 627. East of 180 and south of 30s: heavy southerly swell

south of 30s,easing after 310600z. East of 175e and north of 35s:

easterly quarter 25kt developing after 301800z, with areas of gale

possible by 311200z. Poor visibility in rain within 60 miles of front

expected near 27s 152e 33s 151e 40s 149e at 301800z to be moving

eastsoutheast 20kt. Within 600 miles southeast of front:northwest

25kt,with gale as Sydney warning. West of front:westerly quarter 25kt.

Outlook following 72 hours:

high 40s 175w extends ridge to northwest, moving slowly east.

Easterly 20kt to 30kt north of ridge and gales east of 170e with

heavy swell, easing after 030600z. Trough along 152e moving slowly

east and weakening. Northerly 20kt to 30kt east of trough and gales

south of 33s easing after 010000z. Second high expected near 39s

150e at 021800z moving southeast. Southeast 20kt to 30kt north of

second high.