High Surf · American Samoa

High Surf June 15, 2020 · Tutuila, American Samoa

Deaths

$20K

Damage as recorded

What the National Weather Service wrote

Observations from the PacIOOS buoy reported surfs over 16 feet with steep wave heights near 12 to 15 feet. This combination along with strong winds caused a small craft to capsize near the auasi port of entry. 15 passengers were onboard and had drifted to sea for nearly 2 hours until help was found. Unfortunately 2 passed away during this incident.

The wider storm

A strong high pressure system to the south of the islands delivered fresh to strong trades over the territory. This episode enhanced steep seas of 12 to 15 feet.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 909838. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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