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FXZS60 NSTU 010053

AFDPPG



Area Forecast Discussion

National Weather Service Pago Pago  AS

153 PM SST Sat Feb 28 2026



.Short term...

TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT...Strong ridge near the islands will

continue to hold breezy northeast winds tonight. As the ridge

slowly descends southwest, winds will diminish to gentle flow on

Sunday before shifting east on Monday. RAOB from this afternoon

depicts a stable profile. Showers will remain at scattered through

the rest of the weekend and the beginning of the new week. 



.Long term...

TUESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY...A shortwave trough will move across the

islands on Thursday. This will increase showers and diminish winds

to light flow through the weekend. Therefore, gentle east winds

will diminish to light and variable flow on Thursday. Scattered

showers will increase to numerous on Thursday and the weekend. 



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.Marine...

Breezy northeast winds will hold rough seas tonight. As winds

diminish on Sunday to gentle flow, seas will also subside 5 to 7

feet. These conditions will persist through Wednesday night. South

swells are expected to elevate seas 7 to 9 feet on Thursday

morning and remain through Thursday night. 



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.PPG WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...

Small Craft Advisory remains in effect



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