American Samoa's Tropical Cyclone Outlook 2025-26

Below Normal to Near Normal Tropical Cyclone (TC) Activity anticipated for American Samoa in the 2025-26 TC Season Read More >

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Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Pago Pago AS
158 PM SST Mon Mar 9 2026

.Short term...
TONIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT...A trough over the islands is
slowly dissipating as the ridge to the southeast builds over the
Samoan islands. RAOB from this afternoon depicts an unstable
and saturated profile. However, as the ridge continues to build,
showers will decrease tonight and remain at scattered in the next
few days. Gentle east winds will persist in the next few days.

.Long term...
THURSDAY THROUGH MONDAY...The ridge will remain south of the
islands through the weekend and into the new week. This will hold
scattered showers and gentle east throughout the long term.

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.Marine...
Rough seas of 6 to 8 feet will remain over the region through
Wednesday night. As winds diminish to gentle flow on Thursday,
seas will subside 5 to 7 feet. These conditions will persist
through the weekend.

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.PPG WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Small Craft Advisory is in effect.

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