Issued by meteorological service of New Zealand, Wellington at 0739utc

warnings in force: 269 and Melbourne issue

situation and forecast issued at 110747z valid until 121200z.

Poor visibility in rain within 60 miles of front 22s 179e 31s 178e 33s 172e moving eastsoutheast 20kt, to low 975hpa near 30s 170e moving eastsoutheast 15kt. Ridge 40s 158e 35s 155e 25s 153e moving east 20kt. East of ridge: clockwise 25kt, with storms and gales as in warning 269, and heavy swells. South of a line 36s 150e 36s 153e 40s 157e: northerly 25kt, with gales as in Melbourne warning. Outlook following 72 hours: deep low near 33s 179w moving southeast. In broad area around low, clockwise wind gale or storm. By 130000z, ridge 25s 155e extends southeast, moving east. Trough along 155e at 131200z, moving east. Between trough and ridge, northwest 20kt to 30kt. West of trough westerly 20 to 25kt. Heavy swells in gale and storm areas.