Area Forecast Discussion
Issued by NWS Pago Pago
Issued by NWS Pago Pago
492 FXZS60 NSTU 110128 AFDPPG Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Pago Pago AS 228 PM SST Fri May 10 2024 .Short term... TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT...Cold front continues to hold numerous showers and thunderstorms over and near the Samoan islands. These conditions will persist through Sunday night. On Saturday night and Sunday, showers will increase to widespread as the ridge up northeast migrates closers to the islands. Winds will increase to breezy flow tonight before becoming strong and gusty on Saturday night. The strong winds will continue through Sunday before decreasing to breezy flow on Sunday night. .Long term... MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY...The shearline associated with the cold front will be pushed west on Monday as the ridge up northeast moves over the islands. This will increase winds again to strong flow on Tuesday through Thursday night. Winds will slightly diminish to breezy flow on Friday. With breezy and strong winds, easterly moisture will continue to hold scattered showers for the new week, especially orographical showers over mountainous areas. && .Marine... Rough seas will move across the islands tonight as breezy winds moves across the territory. As winds increase on Saturday night, seas will also build 9 to 12 feet through Sunday. Rough and hazardous seas will persist through Friday of the new week. && .PPG WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... High Surf Advisory is in effect Small Craft Advisory is in effect && $$