Area Forecast Discussion
Issued by NWS Pago Pago
Issued by NWS Pago Pago
691 FXZS60 NSTU 190106 AFDPPG Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Pago Pago AS 206 PM SST Fri Oct 18 2024 .Short term... TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT...An active trough to the southwest will continue southeast. This will hold heavy rain and thunderstorms south of the territory. A ridge to the north northeast will keep stable conditions through the rest of the weekend. Gentle north winds will persist tonight and Saturday. As the aforementioned trough moves farther southeast, winds will become light and variable on Saturday night through Sunday night. Showers will remain scattered through the rest of the weekend. .Long term... MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY...A col will remain near the islands through Monday. This will hold winds light and variable. A high pressure to the southwest will bring increasing trades on Monday night. These trades will become breezy on Tuesday. A low level convergence will enhance showers across the islands on Tuesday through Friday. Expect increasing showers through most of the new week. && .Marine... Rough seas of 6 to 8 feet will persist tonight. As north swells subside on Saturday, seas will also subside 5 to 7 feet. With trades increasing on Tuesday, seas will also build 7 to 9 feet through the rest of the new week. && .PPG WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... Small Craft Advisory remains in effect && $$