Area Forecast Discussion
Issued by NWS Pago Pago
Issued by NWS Pago Pago
933 FXZS60 NSTU 290143 AFDPPG Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Pago Pago AS 243 PM SST Tue May 28 2024 .Short term... TONIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT...A ridge near south of the islands will hold stable weather and light winds tonight. A weak trough to the east of Manu`a will slightly increase showers on Wednesday. A strong high pressure to the far southwest will bring gentle trades on Wednesday before gradually increasing to strong winds on Thursday night. Showers will remain numerous through Thursday before becoming widespread on Thursday night. As the high pressure migrates east, moisture will be pushed over the islands. .Long term... FRIDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...The aforementioned high pressure will continue to migrate eastward. Showers will remain over the islands and strong winds will persist through Monday. A trough will develop across the islands from the light of showers. This will diminish winds on Monday night and Tuesday. Widespread showers will persist through Tuesday. && .Marine... Seas of 6 to 8 feet will move over the islands tonight before building 7 to 9 feet on Wednesday. As the winds increase on Thursday night, seas will build 9 to 12 feet and will persist through weekend. && .PPG WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... Small Craft Advisory is in effect && $$