Issued by meteorological service of New Zealand,

Wellington at 1944utc

warnings in force: Sydney issue

situation and forecast issued at 211944z

valid until 221200z.

High 1028hpa near 31s 171e extends First Ridge to 28s 170w, Second

Ridge to 40s 180 and Third Ridge to 25s 157e, all moving east 20kt.

South of First Ridge and east of second ridge: southwest 20 to 25kt.

Low 1012hpa near 33s 152e, moving east 15kt. Within 540 miles of low:

clockwise 25kt developing after 220000z and rising to gale after

220600z as in Sydney issue. Within 360 miles of low: poor visibility

in scattered showers.

Outlook following 72 hours:

high near 30s 180 extends ridges to northwest and southwest.Deepening

low near 33s 160e extends troughs to north and south, all moving

slowly eastsoutheast. Northerly quarter 25kt to gale between troughs

and ridges, rising to 35 to 45kt after 231200z. High near 35s 130e,

extends ridges to north and south, all moving east. Southerly 35kt to

gale between troughs and ridges, rising to 35 to 45kt near low after

231200z. Heavy swell with gales.