Issued by meteorological service of New Zealand,

Wellington at 0630utc

warnings in force: 315 318 Melbourne issue

situation and forecast issued at 210653z

valid until 221200z.

Poor visibility in rain within 60 miles of front 42s 171e 48s 178w

55s 170w moving eastnortheast 20kt. Within 300 miles northeast of

front: northwest 25kt, with gales as in warning 318. Low 955hpa near

56s 174e moving east 15kt. High 1014hpa near 43s 158e, extends ridge

south along 156e,both moving east 20kt. Between front and ridge:

southwest 25kt tending clockwise about low, with storms and gales as

in warning 315,and heavy westerly swells.Second low 995hpa expected

near 40s 150e by 220000z, then moving southeast 40kt.West of high and

ridge:northerly 25kt tending clockwise about second low, with gales

as in Melbourne warning.

Outlook following 72 hours:

ridge along 178e, moving east. East of ridge: southwest 25kt to gale,

with heavy southwest swells. Trough 40s 158e extends south, moving

east. East of trough, and west of ridge: northerly 25kt to gale. West

of trough: westerly 25kt to gale, rising to 35 to 45kt south of 45s

after 240000z, with heavy westerly swells, easing to after 250600z.