Wet and Cool in the East this Memorial Day Weekend; Well Above Normal Temperatures in the Northern Plains

A wet Memorial Day weekend is in store for the East, with widespread rainfall of 1 to more than 2 inches expected from the Gulf Coast to southern New England. Well above normal temperatures are forecast to build across the northern Plains. Another round of heavy to excessive rainfall is expected to impact the western Gulf Coast this weekend with Flood Watches in effect. Read More >

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Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Pago Pago AS
241 PM SST Thu May 21 2026

.Short term...
TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT...The trough over the islands will
move east northeast late tonight. Showers will remain numerous in
the evening before becoming scattered around midnight. A high
pressure to the south southwest will push this line of showers
away from the territory late tonight. Gentle trades will move
across the islands late tonight and persist through Saturday
night.

.Long term...
SUNDAY THROUGH THURSDAY...A shortwave trough is expected to
increase showers across the islands on Monday through Tuesday
night. Winds will become light and variable through Thursday. A
ridge extending from the southwest will bring stable weather on
Wednesday and the rest of the long term forecast.

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.Marine...
Seas of 5 to 7 feet will persist through Thursday. Swells from the
southeast will elevate seas 7 to 9 feet. These rough seas will
persist Monday night. As swells intensify, seas will build 9 to 12
feet on Tuesday.

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.PPG WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
None

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