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FXZS60 NSTU 180151
AFDPPG

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Pago Pago  AS
251 PM SST Fri Jan 17 2020

.Discussion...Tropical Cyclone Tino, now with max winds around 75
kts, is around 500 nm southwest of American Samoa and continues to
track southeastward tonight through Sunday. Current IR satellite
data continues to show bands of rainfall, associated with Tino, 
sweeping across the islands tonight with spiral bands expected to
influence the region through early Sunday. Additionally, vertical
model data and information from the latest NSTU soundings, 
supports northernly winds to 35 to 45 mph influencing the region 
through Saturday night. Overall, will continue to mention 
widespread rain, locally heavy, in the forecast through the 
weekend, with windy conditions as speeds increase to between 35 
to 45 mph.

As tropical cyclone Tino, drops further away from the American
Samoan Islands to begin the upcoming work week, forecast data
suggests much lighter winds and much drier conditions in mid and 
upper levels of the atmosphere. This pattern will generate some 
sun and only isolated to scattered showers through much of the  
upcoming work week. Also, much weaker winds can be expected 
Monday through Thursday of next week, as Tino weakens and 
continues its southeast trek.

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.Marine...Will continue Gale Warnings across the American Samoan
coastal waters through much of the weekend, as Tropical Cyclone
Tino generates strong northernly winds in the region. The high 
surf and rough seas this weekend, will diminish Monday and 
Tuesday as Tropical Cyclone Tino's continues to exit southeast 
away from the region.



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.PPG WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...

A Gale Warning is in effect.
A High Wind Warning is in effect.
A High Surf Warning remains in effect.
A Flash Flood Watch remains in effect.

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