Rip Current — Tutuila, American Samoa

2020-09-28 · Tutuila, American Samoa

Event narrative

NWS Employee from the village of Amouli and friend of one of the fishermen who lost his life reported the tragic event. Strong rip currents swept two fishermen at the edge of the reef when surfs were transitioning from high to low tide.

Wider weather episode

Though no advisories or swells were in the area, strong rip currents took the lives of two fishermen in the village of Amouli.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 920098. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.