Issued by meteorological service of New Zealand, Wellington at 0733utc

warnings in force: 091 092 and Melbourne issue

situation and forecast issued at 060734z valid until 071200z.

Poor visibility in rain within 60 miles of front 45s 176e 50s 179e 55s 180 moving east 20kt. Northwest 25kt over much of area, with gales as in warnings 091, 092 and Melbourne warning, and heavy swells. Strong winds easing north of 45s by 070000z, then easing north of 50s by 071200z, except for a belt 180 miles wide centred on a line 39s 158e 41s 160e 43s 163e: northwest 25kt developing after 070600z. Outlook following 72 hours: ridge 47s 170w extends westnorthwest, moving east. At 080000z, trough expected along 159e, moving east. Between trough and ridge: northwest quarter 20 to 30kt. West of trough: southerly quarter 20 to 30kt. At 090000z, Second Ridge expected 45s 150e extends south, moving east. South of ridge: northwest 20 to 30kt, rising to gale south of 50s after 091200z.