[Tropical] Hurricane Local Statement

Thu Feb 20 20:29:01 CST 2020

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URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Potential - Local Statement
National Weather Service Pago Pago AS
328 PM SST Thu Feb 20 2020

...Possible tropical cyclone developing northwest of the Samoan
Islands...

...NEW INFORMATION...
A Tropical Storm Watch has now been issued for Tutuila, Aunu'u and
Manu'a Islands.

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

...WATCHES/WARNINGS...
A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for Tutuila, Aunu'u and Manu'a
Islands.

A Tropical Storm Watch means that tropical storm conditions are
possible within the next 24 to 48 hours within the specified area.

All persons in the watch areas should take this time through
tomorrow morning to review and prepare to implement their
emergency plans should a warning be issued.

Please check the latest public and marine forecasts for detailed
information about additional hazards.

High Surf Warning remains in effect for Tutuila, Aunu'u and Manu'a
Islands.

Flash Flood Watch remains in effect for Tutuila, Aunu'u and Manu'a
Islands.

...STORM INFORMATION...
At 3 PM SST, the center of a Tropical Low, 98P, was near latitude
12S, Longitude 177W.

This is about 450 miles northwest of Tutuila. This Tropical Low
has the potential to intensify as it could pass dangerously close
to the islands late Friday into Saturday.

.PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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 Office 9 pm tonight.

ASZ001>003-210900-
Tutuila-Aunuu-Manua-Swains-
328 PM SST Thu Feb 20 2020

...Possible tropical cyclone developing northwest of the Samoan
Islands...

...WINDS...
Winds of up to 25 mph will prevail through at least Friday
afternoon. These winds will increase as the tropical low
approaches the territory, bringing damaging northwest to north
winds of 40 to 60 mph with much higher gusts.

...STORM SURGE AND STORM TIDES...
Expect coastal inundation due to a combination of storm surge and
large breaking waves for mainly west through north facing shores,
especially during high tides.

...INLAND FLOODING...
Flash Flood Watch remains in effect. Please see flash flood watch
statement for details.

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Lapataiga mo matagi malolosi
Ofisa o le Tau Pago Pago AS
328 Aoauli Aso Tofi Fepuari 20 2020

...E ono faatupulaia Taaviliga o Matagi Malolosi i Matu i Sisifo o
le AtuSamoa...

...FAAMATALAGA FOU...
Ua iai nei se nofo vaavaaia mo matagi malolosi mo Tutuila, Aunu'u
ma Manu'a.

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

...NOFO VAAVAAIA/LAPATAIGA...
Ua iai nei se nofo vaavaaia mo matagi malolosi mo Tutuila, Aunu'u
ma Manu'a.

O le uiga o le nofo vaavaaia mo matagi malolosi, o le a iai
matagi malolosi e ono aafia ai Tutuila, Aunu'u ma Manu'a i le 24 i
le 48 itula.

Fa'amolemole ia taga'i toto'a ane i au tapenaga mo ni fesuia'iga
mo le nofo vaavaaia i le lapataiga.

Ia toe taga'i ane i tala o le tau mo Amerika Samoa fa'apea ona
gataifale mo ni isi fautuaga.

O loo faaauau Lapataiga mo Galu Maualuluga mo Tutuila, Aunu'u and
Manu'a Islands.

...FAAMATALAGA E FAATATAU I TULAGA LOULOUA O LE TAU...

FAUTUAGA/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.

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

...E ono faatupulaia Taaviliga o Matagi Malolosi i Matu i Sisifo o
le AtuSamoa...

...MATAGI...
Savili e oo i le 25 mph o le a tumau nanei seia oo i le aoauli o
le Aso Faraile. O le a si'isi'i savili i matagi malolosi mai matu
ma matu i sisifo e 40 i le 60 mph ma e agi faata'uta'u i taimi
ona o le lata mai o taaviliga o matagi.

...GATAIFALE...
E ono osofia nofoaga tulata i matafaga e galu maualuluga i
talafatai i sisifo ma matu, aemaise taimi e sua ai le tai.

...LOLOGA MA TAFEGA...
O loo faaauau pea le Nofo Vaavaaia mo Lologa ma Tafega.
Faamolemole ia silasila i faamatalaga mo le Nofo Vaavaaia mo
Lologa ma Tafega mai le Ofisa o le Tau.

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