Issued by meteorological service of New Zealand,

Wellington at 1903utc

warnings in force: 422 424 Australian issue

situation and forecast issued at 201913z

valid until 211200z.

Ridge 40s 178e through 45s 175e to 55s 180, moving east 25kt. East of

ridge: southwest 25kt with gale as in warning 422 and heavy southwest

swell south of 45s, easing by the end of period. Poor visibility in

rain and showers within 240 miles of trough from 40s along 155e to a

low 979hpa near 49s 154e, both moving eastsoutheast 25kt. Within 600

miles east of trough: northerly 25kt with gale as in warning 424,

Melbourne warning and heavy northerly swell. Within 240 miles of low

in southwest semicircle: clockwise 25kt, may rise to gale later.

Outlook following 72 hours:

ridge along 178w moving east. South to southwest 25kt to gale east of

ridge. Front along 162e moving east. North to northeast 30kt to 40kt

west of ridge and east of front. Low 40s 150e at 221200z moving

slowly east, then southeast from 231200z. Ridge along 50s at 221800z.

Clockwise 30kt to 40kt around low and north of ridge. Very large area

of gales around low from 240000z. Northwest 20kt to 30kt south of

ridge. Heavy swells with gales.