Area Forecast Discussion
Issued by NWS Pago Pago
Issued by NWS Pago Pago
440 FXZS60 NSTU 100009 AFDPPG Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Pago Pago AS 109 PM SST Sat Aug 9 2025 .Short term... A ridge continues to hold fair weather over the territory. Southeast trades of 10 to 15 mph as well as partly cloudy skies are evident on satellite data. However, just east of Manu`a a line of cumulus clouds is starting to track westward. These clouds are likely accompanied with passing showers. Expect scattered showers to become numerous by Sunday afternoon as this feature moves in the area. .Long term... Showers will weaken on Monday as east trades become prominent, with the ridge continuing to track east. Additionally, scattered showers will persist through midweek. As the ridge moves further east, another ridge extending from New Zealand will prolong the same weather conditions through the end of the week. && .Marine... Wave heights have fallen below advisory thresholds (8 feet), thus canceling the high surf and small craft advisories. However, textured seas will remain as winds continue between 10 to 15 knots through the new week. By Monday night, another large south swell is expected to move in the area. This feature will build seas to advisory levels once again. .PPG WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... NONE && $$ TM