High Surf — Tutuila, American Samoa

2021-10-28 · Tutuila, American Samoa

Event narrative

The radio station, 93 KHJ reported a drowning near the Airport during palolo hunting. Sources say the fisherman was not familiar with the area and was possibly swept out due to strong rip currents and high surfs.

Wider weather episode

Pressure gradients between a high pressure system to the south and trough to the north produced rough seas and surfs for the territory.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 991412. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.