Area Forecast Discussion
Issued by NWS Pago Pago
Issued by NWS Pago Pago
783 FXZS60 NSTU 220140 AFDPPG Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Pago Pago AS 240 PM SST Tue May 21 2024 .Short term... Latest satellite data shows fair weather over the territory as a a mid-level ridge dominates in the area. This feature will hold partly cloudy skies and isolated showers through tonight. Meanwhile a trough to the north is forecast to briefly move close to the Islands by Wednesday as a surface ridge recedes to the south. This movement may enhance showers to scattered Wednesday morning becoming isolated again by Wednesday night as the through moves back north. Winds will remain from the east at 10 to 20 mph through the end of the week. .Long term... By Thursday, fair weather will hold until Sunday when the mid- level ridge weakens in the area. Thereafter, a shortwave trough will develop over the Islands Monday, which may influence variable winds and an uptick in showers through Tuesday. .Marine... The recent SoFAR drift buoys and satellite information shows wave heights around 6 to 8 feet. Because southeast swells and wave heights fell below 10 feet, the high surf advisory was cancelled this morning. However, a small craft advisory remains in effect due to winds. If breezy conditions continue, so will choppy seas. && .PPG WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... Small Craft Advisory && $$ TM