Public Info Statement - Prepare for Hurricane Season NOW

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AFDPPG

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Pago Pago AS
210 PM SST Thu Oct 22 2026

.Short term...
[TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT]...Latest satellite data shows fair
weather conditions across the territory. A strong high pressure
system to the southwest that continues to produce breezy east to
southeast trade winds across the Samoa Islands. Expect this
breezy pattern to persist through Friday night, with limited
activity.

.Long term...
[SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY]...The aforementioned high pressure
system will continue to migrate eastward throughout the long term
forecast period. East to southeast winds of 15 to 20 mph are
expected to persist through Tuesday before weakening slightly to
10 to 15 mph as the high begins to exit the region. Meanwhile, a
trough to the north is expected to approach the Islands. However,
uncertainty remains regarding how close the trough will move to
the territory.

.Marine...
Elevated seas and surf will persist due to a prolonged period of
strong trade winds. Model trends continue to build seas over the
weekend as winds strengthen to near 25 knots. Seas are expected to
peak on Monday before gradually subsiding as the high shifts away
from the region and winds diminish.

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.PPG WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
High Surf Advisory
Small Craft Advisory

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TM