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FXZS60 NSTU 180008
AFDPPG

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Pago Pago  AS
108 PM SST Wed Jul 17 2024

.Short term...
TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT...Dry and stable weather will remain
over the islands through Friday night. High pressure to the south
will hold moisture north of the islands in the next few days.
Winds will increase on Thursday and Thursday night. As the high
pressure slightly shifts southeast, winds will again diminish to
breezy flow on Friday.

.Long term...
SATURDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Another high pressure will slightly
elevate winds across the islands on Sunday. These strong winds
will persist through midweek. Moisture from the tradewind flow
will bring scattered showers on Sunday and the new week.

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.Marine...
Seas of 6 to 8 feet will persist tonight before building 7 to 9
feet on Thursday morning. As strong winds diminish on Friday. seas
will subside 6 to 8 feet through Saturday night. Trades are
expected to increase on Sunday and seas will again build 7 to 9
feet through the beginning of the new week.

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

&&

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