Area Forecast Discussion
Issued by NWS Pago Pago
Issued by NWS Pago Pago
238 FXZS60 NSTU 100101 AFDPPG Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Pago Pago AS 201 PM SST Wed Oct 9 2024 .Discussion... A similar weather pattern from yesterday remains as showers are seen west and east of the territory via satellite. A trough holds moisture and instability in the region, but with the dry air sitting over the Islands, expect scattered showers to remain through the weekend. Additionally, model data shows the trough diminishing in the area Thursday before an easterly flow takes over. Scattered showers and east winds of 10 to 20 mph will persist through the end of the forecast period. && .Marine... Latest observations at the PacIOOS buoy stations are around 7 feet, which is slightly below the small craft advisory threshold. Winds around the 10 to 15 knot range means ocean conditions are better for mariners. Hence, a small craft advisory is cancelled. No significant swells or winds are expected through the forecast period. .PPG WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... None && $$ TM