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High Surf · American Samoa
High Surf July 22, 2015 – July 24, 2015 · Swains, American Samoa
What the National Weather Service wrote
Large surfs of 18 to 20 feet impacted west, south and east facing reefs of American Samoa. A combined south swell and seasonal trade-wind generated swells produced hazardous surfs and dangerous rip currents. Reports of coastal erosion and debris have damaged roads, while other parts of the Islands experienced waves wash up corals on the main road. The Talanei News reported residents observed waves crash on the road while other villages suffered from the horrendous heights of surfs pounding along the affected shores. A high surf warning and small crafts advisory were issued during this episode. No injury or fatality reported.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 590705. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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