High Surf · American Samoa

High Surf August 30, 2015 – August 31, 2015 · Manu`a, American Samoa

What the National Weather Service wrote

Large south swells combined with strong trade-wind generated seas and swells have produced hazardous surfs up to 16 feet along the east...south and west facing reefs. Reports of debris and corals swept over the main highway were relayed to the Weather Service Office by residents and motorists.

The wider storm

A large southerly swell combined with a strong trade-wind generated seas and swells have produced dangerous surfs up to 16 feet with occasional higher sets along the east...south and west facing reefs. Reports of debris and corals swept over the main road were observed by motorists and residents. No injury or fatalities reported.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 599821. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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