Area Forecast Discussion
Issued by NWS Pago Pago
Issued by NWS Pago Pago
323 FXZS60 NSTU 060043 AFDPPG Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Pago Pago AS 143 PM SST Wed Jun 5 2024 .Short term... TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT...Low level moisture will remain over the territory tonight. This will hold numerous showers tonight before becoming scattered after midnight. The strong high pressure to the south will continue to push showers up north of the islands on Thursday through Friday night. .Long term... SATURDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...The slow moving high pressure will continue east through the new week. The trough up north will later increase showers across the islands on midweek. As the high pressure moves farther southeast of the territory, winds will shift east on Tuesday. && .Marine... Rough seas of 7 to 9 feet will build 9 to 12 feet tonight. A combination of wind and south swells will hold these hazardous seas through Thursday morning. As the swells pass the islands, seas will again subside 7 to 9 feet in the afternoon. These breezy trades will hold rough seas through the weekend. Another set of south swells are expected to move across the islands on Monday and Monday night of the new week. These set of swells will again elevate seas to hazardous thresholds. && .PPG WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... High Surf Advisory remains in effect Small Craft Advisory remains in effect && $$