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URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Tropical Storm Wasi - Local Statement
National Weather Service Pago Pago AS
721 AM SST Sat Feb 22 2020

...NEW INFORMATION...
Updated storm information.  

...STORM INFORMATION... 
* Time: 6 AM SST 
* Location: About 110 miles west-southwest of Pago Pago  
* 14.6S 172.6W
* Storm Intensity 45 mph
* Movement Southeast or 135 degrees near 10 mph

At 6 AM SST, the center of Tropical Cyclone Wasi was estimated to 
be near 14.6S 172.6W, located south of Savaii, or about 110 miles
west- northwest of Pago Pago. Maximum sustained winds have 
decreased to near 45 mph, with higher gusts. Even though Wasi has 
become disorganized overnight, the environment is still favorable 
for development as the tropical storm moves south of the 
territory. Wasi is currently moving toward the southeast at about 
10 mph. This general motion is expected to continue throughout the
morning, with a turn toward the south this afternoon. As the 
center of the system moves further south-southeast, heavy 
rainbands and possible thunderstorms associated with Wasi are 
expected to increase in coverage over the next couple of hours as 
the monsoon surges over the region once again. 

...AREAS AFFECTED...
This local statement provides information and recommended actions
for people in the main islands of American Samoa.

...WATCHES/WARNINGS...
A Tropical Storm Warning remains in effect for Tutuila, Aunuu and
Manua.

A Tropical Storm Warning means that tropical storm conditions are 
expected within 36 hours, in this case within the next 12 hours. 

A High Surf Warning remains in effect for all islands of American 
Samoa.

A Flash Flood Watch remains in effect for all islands of American 
Samoa.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Heavy rainfall and runoff may cause small streams to overflow,
resulting in flooding of low lying areas and roadways. Please
take extra caution when driving through flooded roads.

Mud and landslides are also possible along steep slopes and 
mountainous areas as grounds become saturated.

The public is advised to take necessary precautions when driving
due to hazardous driving conditions and flooded roadways.

The American Samoa Emergency Management official is advising
residents to remain on alert and secure loose items as necessary.
Be ready to comply with any orders that are issued by local
emergency management officials. Continue to monitor radio for
further warnings and advisories.

For additional preparedness information please contact the EOC at
699-3800.

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.NEXT UPDATE...The next local statement will be issued by the 
National Weather Service by 1 PM SST SATURDAY, or sooner if 
required.


ASZ001>003-230030-
Tutuila-Aunuu-Manua-Swains-
721 AM SST Sat Feb 22 2020

...HEAVY SHOWERS ARE MOVING CLOSER TO TUTUILA AND AUNUU AS WASI 
MOVES SOUTH...

...WINDS... 
Northwest winds of 30 to 40 mph, with higher gusts, are expected 
throughout the day today along with potential flooding rains in
the region. The winds will gradually diminish in the afternoon as
Wasi moves further away from the islands.

...STORM SURGE AND STORM TIDES... 
Large and dangerous surf, and strong rip currents, will increase 
along west through north facing shores. Prepare for overwash of low 
lying areas and roadways with localized beach erosion, especially 
around high tide. A High Surf Warning remains in effect for Tutuila, 
Aunuu, Manua and Swains Island through Saturday. Please see the 
Coastal Hazard Message for additional details. 

...INLAND FLOODING... 
Flash Flood Watch remains in effect through Saturday night. Please 
see the Flash Flood Watch for additional details. 

&&

Lapataiga mo matagi malolosi
Ofisa o le Tau Pago Pago AS
721 Taeao Aso Toana'i Fepuari 22 2020

...Agai mai i Tutuila ma Aunuu Timuga mamafa ao se'e malie atu i
saute Taaviliga o Matagi o Wasi...

...FAAMATALAGA FOU...
Tala fou o le taaviliga o matagi malolosi o WASI.

...FAAMATALAGA E FAATATAU I TAAVILIGA O MATAGI MALOLOSI O WASI...
* Taimi: 6 AM SST
* Nofoaga: E tusa ma le 110 maila i sisifo-saute i sisifo o Pago 
  Pago
* 14.6S 172.6W
* Aga'i i saute i sasa'e i le 10 mph

I le 6 i le taeao nei, o le taaviliga o matagi malolosi o WASI sa
lata i Savaii, e tusa ma le 110 maila i sisifo-saute i sisifo o 
Pago Pago. O le malolosi o matagi a Wasi e tusa ma le 45 mph, ma 
e maualuluga lona agi faata'uta'u. O Wasi o loo se'e pea i saute 
i sasa'e i le 10 mph i le taeao nei, ona se'e mamao atu lea i 
saute i le aoauli. O le alamatagi fuafuaina mo Wasi, e se'e i 
saute i sasa'e o Tutuila ma Aunuu i le taeao nei, ona aga'i ese 
lea i le aoauli. O le a vaaia le tetele o timuga mamafa fa'apea 
faititili i nai itula o i luma a o aga'i ese le matagi o Wasi mai
le atusamoa.

...NOFOAGA UA AAFIA...
O nei fa'asalalauga e aafia ai Tutuila, Aunu'u ma Manu'a.

...NOFO VAAVAAIA/LAPATAIGA...
O loo faaauau le Lapata'iga mo Matagi Malolosi mo Tutuila, Aunu'u
ma Manu'a.

O le uiga o le lapataiga mo matagi malolosi, o le a iai matagi 
malolosi e aafia ai Tutuila, Aunu'u ma Manu'a i le 36 itula.

O loo faaauau Lapataiga mo Galu Maualuluga.

O loo faaauau le Nofo Vaavaaia mo Tafega ma Lologa.

AUTUAGA/TAPENAGA...

O timuga mamafa ma le malolosi o tafega e mafai ona faatupulaia
ai lologa i nofoaga maualolo ma auala-tele. Faamolemole ia
faaeteete I taimi o femalagaiga ae maise nofoaga e lata i mauga
ona o le susu o le eleele ua iai nei.

Ua fautuaina e le ofisa o Temco le mamalu lautele ina ia mataala
ma ia faamaumau mea fale faapea mea taalo a fanau o loo taatitia
i le lotoa.

O nofoaga sulufa'i ia ua tuu mai e le Matagaluega Tautua Mo 
Alagamanuia Lautele mo lau saogalemu: Lotu Metotisi i Fagatogo, 
Laulii, Lotu Mamona i Faleniu, Mesepa, Ottoville, Lotu Katoliko i 
Fagatogo, Lotu Aso Fitu i Iliili, Aoga Maualuga i Faga'itua, ma le
Aoga numbera 1 Coleman i Pago Pago.

Ia usitaia faatonuga mai le Ofisa o le Temco ma ia faalogologo
pea i lau letio po o le tv mo lapataiga ma fautuaga, mo
faamatalaga mo tapenaga faamolemole faafesoota'i le eoc i le 699-
3800.

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...MO NISI RIPOTI FOU...
O le a toe tuu atu se tala fou o lenei ripoti i le 1 i le aoauli 
o le Aso Toona'i, pe o se taimi lata mai, pe a iai se isi suiga.

asz001>003-221700-
Tutuila-Aunuu-Manua-Swains-
721 Taeao Aso Toona'i Fepuari 22 2020

...O LE A MAMAFA TIMUGA I LUGA O TUTUILA MA AUNU'U A O LATA MAI
TAAVILIGA O MATAGI MALOLOSI O WASI...

...MATAGI...
Savili mai i matu ma matu i sisifo e 30 i le 40 mph ma e agi 
faata'uta'u a o aga'i mamao ese Wasi mai le atunu'u. O nei matagi
malolosi o le a tumau pea e oo atu i le taeao nei, ona faaitiitia
ai lea i le aoauli a o aga'i i saute taaviliga o matagi o Wasi.

...GALU MAUALULUGA MA TULAGA O LE TAI...
E ono osofia e le sami alalafaga e tu-lata i le matafaga ona o le
maualuluga o galu faapea le malolosi o matagi a o aga'i mai Wasi e
lata i le atunu'u. Fa'amolemole ia taga'i ane i ripoti e fa'atatau
i galu maualuluga.

...LOLOGA MA TAFEGA...
E tetele timuga, mamafa i nisi o taimi, seia oo atu i le Aso
Toona'i. O nei timuga e ono mafua ai tafega ma lologa fa'apea 
sologa mai mauga ma eleele.

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