SYNOPTIC DISCUSSION

SATURDAY 20th APRIL 2024 – AM SHIFT

TODAY:

Over the islands, clear skies are noted with a few scattered low-level clouds. The Easterlies winds still prevailacross Samoa, according to the most recent wind data. Aside from surface heating, the CIMMS observations clearly show that there is no upper-level divergence that may enhance cloud production over the group. As a result, Samoa will continue to experience pleasant weather for the duration of the forecast.

SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY:
Easterlies will be predominant across the group, with fewer precipitation predictions by Saturday through the latter part of the outlook period. Therefore, mostly fine weather conditions, apart from some showers, are expected throughout the outlook forecast. However, we will keep monitoring the latest model updates for any weather changes and will be advised accordingly.

MARINE OUTLOOK:
The long-term wave predictions will fluctuate between 1.5 and 2 metres by Friday throughout the latter part of the outlook period. Furthermore, another surge of combined waves and swells is expected to move near the country’s coastline by Saturday next week.

ADVISORY/WARNING:

NONE!

WEATHER ON DUTY TEAM:

A. Niko & T. Aroni