Area Forecast Discussion
Issued by NWS Pago Pago
Issued by NWS Pago Pago
202 FXZS60 NSTU 050130 AFDPPG Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Pago Pago AS 230 PM SST Wed Nov 4 2026 .Short term... Satellite imagery from this morning and early afternoon shows passing showers throughout the American Samoa islands. A ridge of high pressure remains over the territory and is expected to remain through at least Friday. This is forecast to give a mix of sun and clouds for the rest of the week. Cooler than average air in the lower to mid levels of the atmosphere is projected to continue producing passing showers, but not heavy enough to cause flash flooding. Otherwise, east/southeasterly trades up to 20 mph continue. .Long term... As the center of the high pressure moves eastward, winds are projected to remain elevated with passing showers for the weekend. We will monitor the equatorial trough from late in the weekend and into early next week. At this time, the ridge is anticipated to keep the trough north and to the east of American Samoa. Therefore, average to below average rainfall is forecast for the next 7 days. East/southeasterly trades up to 20 mph continues through this time period. && .Marine... A fresh east/southeasterly breeze remains over the American Samoa coastal waters today. The ridge is forecast to remain through at least beginning of the weekend and will likely remain for the second half of the weekend through the beginning of next week. Seas are forecast to be rough and remain around 8 to 10 feet through the weekend. East/southeasterly trades remain fresh. && .PPG WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... A High Surf Advisory remains in effect. A Small Craft Advisory remains in effect. && $$ LaPlante