Area Forecast Discussion
Issued by NWS Pago Pago
Issued by NWS Pago Pago
785 FXZS60 NSTU 230150 AFDPPG Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Pago Pago AS 250 PM SST Sat Jun 22 2024 .Discussion... Cooler temperatures were felt across the Islands last night through this morning as cool air behind the front moved over the territory. Sadly, normal temperatures may return tonight as the cool air diminishes overnight. Thankfully, breezy winds will hold in the area through Tuesday due to a strong ridge to the south. By Wednesday, the aforementioned ridge is forecast to weaken as it moves east. Models show trade winds and showers embedded within the trade wind flow remaining through next Saturday as another ridge builds near New Zealand. Expect the latter ridge to hold current weather patterns for the rest of forecast period. Marine... Latest observations observed at the PacIOOS buoy are around 8 feet, which have exceeded forecasted heights by a foot. For this reason, we anticipate wave heights to be higher than forecasted for the next few days. Latest model data holds a building trend for wave heights through Sunday before leveling out around 9 feet through Tuesday. Hence, a small craft advisory and high surf advisory are in effect through this duration. && .PPG WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... High Surf Advisory Small Craft Advisory && $$ TM