Area Forecast Discussion
Issued by NWS Pago Pago
Issued by NWS Pago Pago
522 FXZS60 NSTU 210104 AFDPPG Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Pago Pago AS 204 PM SST Mon Jan 20 2025 .Short term... TONIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT...A surface ridge located to the south of the islands is expected to remain stationary over the next few days, bringing scattered passing showers to the territory through Thursday night. The RAOB from this afternoon indicates a conditional unstable profile, suggesting that while significant instability isn`t fully developed, localized showers and convective low clouds will persist near mountainous areas. With the ridge axis positioned to the south southwest, scattered showers and gentle east winds will continue through Thursday night. .Long term... THURSDAY THROUGH MONDAY...The aforementioned ridge will continue to maintain scattered showers and gentle east winds through the weekend and into the beginning of the new week. This persistent weather pattern will keep conditions generally mild, with brief showers expected across the territory. As the ridge remains stationary, the overall trend will be stable, yet slightly unsettled weather with no significant changes expected in the long term forecast. && .Marine... With gentle east winds prevailing, seas are expected to remain 5 to 7 feet through the weekend. There are no significant swells anticipated to pass across the islands in the coming days, so conditions will remain relatively calm on the waters. && .PPG WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... None && $$