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FXZS60 NSTU 030120
AFDPPG

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Pago Pago  AS
220 PM SST Tue Jul 2 2024

.Discussion...
Trade winds continues to dominate in the region as a high
pressure system builds from the south. Expect winds to peak today
through Wednesday (near advisory thresholds - 25 mph) when the
high pressure is at its strongest. By Independence Day, model
data suggests a downward trend for winds around the afternoon as
the high pressure system moves further east. This pattern will
allow a trough to develop over the Islands by Friday. Hence,
expect an uptick in showers through Saturday.

Thereafter, another ridge will build to the southwest of the
territory for the new week. We anticipate breezy trade winds to
return Sunday and remain for the rest of the forecast period.

.Marine...
Latest observations at the Aunu`u PacIOOS buoy shows wave heights
around 7 to 9 feet. Model data continues to build waves to 9 to
12 feet tonight through Wednesday following the peak in winds.
However, as winds weaken in the area by Thursday, expect waves to
subside to 7 to 9 feet.

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

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