Short Term
[TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT]...Latest satellite data shows fair weather conditions across the territory. A strong high pressure system to the southwest that continues to produce breezy east to southeast trade winds across the Samoa Islands. Expect this breezy pattern to persist through Friday night, with limited activity.
Long Term
[SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY]...The aforementioned high pressure system will continue to migrate eastward throughout the long term forecast period. East to southeast winds of 15 to 20 mph are expected to persist through Tuesday before weakening slightly to 10 to 15 mph as the high begins to exit the region. Meanwhile, a trough to the north is expected to approach the Islands. However, uncertainty remains regarding how close the trough will move to the territory.
Marine
Elevated seas and surf will persist due to a prolonged period of strong trade winds. Model trends continue to build seas over the weekend as winds strengthen to near 25 knots. Seas are expected to peak on Monday before gradually subsiding as the high shifts away from the region and winds diminish.
Ppg Watches/Warnings/Advisories
High Surf Advisory Small Craft Advisory
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