The National Weather Service has issued a FLASH FLOOD WATCH and a GALE WARNING for Manu’a Islands. The Flash Flood Watch is in effect through Tuesday, April 4, 2017. This is due to heavy rainfall and isolated thunderstorms occurring north and east of Manu’a this morning. The Gale Warning is for American Samoa Coastal Waters and due to winds of 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 45 knots causing 10 to 14 feet rise at sea.

Residents and drivers of Manu’a Islands in areas prone to flooding and or landslides are urged to be extremely cautious for safety, protect life and property, and continue to monitor weather forecasts should a Flash Flood Warning be issued. Manu’a Islands boaters and fishermen are advised to stay at shore and continue to monitor weather forecasts for updates.

The National Weather Service advises also that the following weather advisories remain in effect. A HIGH SURF ADVISORY (Until Tuesday) for American Samoa, and a SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY for Tutuila and Aunu’u. A WIND ADVISORY for Manu’a Islands.

O se fa’aaliga taua fa’apitoa lenei mai le Matagaluega o le Puipuiga o le Saogalemu Faa-Lotoifale – le Homeland Security ma le Ofisa o le TEMCO, auina mai i le itula e 9:30 i le taeao nei, le Aso Gafua, aso 3 o Aperila 2017.

Ua fa’ailoa mai e le Ofisa o le va’ai tau i Tafuna le iai nei o le NOFO VA’AVA’AIA MO LOLOGA MA TAFEGA fa’apea ai ma le LAPATA’IGA MO SAVILI MALOLOSI MO LE GATAIFALE mo motu uma o Manu’a. O le Nofo Va’ava’aia mo Lologa ma Tafega e fa’aauau se’ia oo i le Aso Lua, Aperila 4, 2017. Ua mafua lea Nofo Va’ava’aia ona o timuga mamafa ma faititili i matu ma sasa’e o Manu’a i le taeao nei. O le Lapata’iga mo savili malolosi mo le gataifale e fa’atatau lea mo le sami i gataifale o Amerika Samoa. Ua mafua lea Lapata’iga ona o savili e 25 i le 35 note le malolosi, ma e fa’ata’uta’u e o’o atu i le 45 note le malolosi ma ua si’isi’i ai le sami i le 10 e o’o atu i le 14 futu le maualuga.

Fautuaina le mamalu o le atunu’u i Manu’a o lo’o nonofo ma feoa’i i ta’avale i nofoaga e masani ona a’afia i lologa, o sologa, ma tafega, ina ia taga’i lelei i tapenaga mo mea totino ma fa’a-taua le saogalemu ma fa’alogologo pea i tala o le tau i ne’i suia lea tulaga i se Lapata’iga. Fautuaina fo’i i latou e iai va’a fagota ma fai faiva ina ia nonofo pea i uta ma fa’alogologo mai pea i tala o le tau mo ni tala fou.

Ua fa’ailoa mai fo’i e le Ofisa o le va’ai tau i Tafuna o lo’o iai ni Fautuaga o le tau i le taimi nei. E iai le FAUTUAGA MO GALU MAUALULUGA (e o’o atu i le Aso Lua) mo Amerika Samoa, fa’apea FAUTUAGA MO VA’A LAITI mo Tutuila ma Aunu’u. O lo’o fa’aauau pea le FAUTUAGA MO SAVILI MALOLOSI mo motu uma o Manu’a.

O le a toe auina atu nisi fautuaga mai le ofisa o le ASDHS-TEMCO pe a fai ae iai nisi fa’aaliga mai le ofisa o le va’ai tau i Tafuna.  Vala’au mai le 699-3800/699-0411/0420 le EOC po’o 633-1111 le Ofisa o Leoleo e lipoti ai ni sologa po’o tafega ‘ua afaina ai mea totino ma le soifua saogalemu.

HIGH WIND WARNING

At 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 3, 2017, the National Weather Service has issued a HIGH WIND WARNING for Manu’a Islands, and in effect until 6:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 4, 2017. This is due to northeast winds of 25 to 35 miles per hour with gusts to 50 miles per hour. Conditions will increase to 35 to 45 miles per hour with gusts to 60 miles per hour this afternoon through tonight.

Residents of Manu’a Islands are urged to be extremely cautious for safety, protect life and property, and continue to monitor weather forecasts for updates. Strong winds can cause power disruptions, hazards to motorists and outdoor activities.

The National Weather Service advises also that the following weather advisories, watches, and warnings remain in effect. Please continue to monitor for weather updates.

• FLASH FLOOD WATCH for Manu’a
• GALE WARNING for Manu’a
• WIND ADVISORY for Manu’a
• SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY for Tutuila and Aunu’u
• HIGH SURF ADVISORY until Tuesday for American Samoa

O se fa’aaliga taua fa’apitoa lenei mai le Matagaluega o le Puipuiga o le Saogalemu Faa-Lotoifale – le Homeland Security ma le Ofisa o le TEMCO, auina mai i le itula e 10:30 i le taeao nei, le Aso Gafua, aso 3 o Aperila 2017.

Ua fa’ailoa mai e le Ofisa o le va’ai tau i Tafuna le iai nei se LAPATA’IGA MO SAVILI MATUA MALOLOSI mo motu uma o Manu’a se’ia o’o atu i le 6:00 a.m. i le taeao o le Aso Lua, Aperila 4 2017. Ua mafua lea Lapata’iga ona o savili mai Matu i Sasa’e e 25 i le 35 maila i le itula ma e agi fa’ata’uta’u i le 50 maila i le itula. O le a si’isi’i le malolosi o savili e 35 i le 45 maila i le itula ma e agi fa’ata’uta’u i le 60 maila i le itula e o’o i le po nanei.

Fautuaina le mamalu o le atunu’u i Manu’a ina ia utagia lenei Lapata’iga ma taga’i lelei i tapenaga mo mea totino ma fa’a-taua le saogalemu. Fa’alogologo pea i tala o le tau i ni suiga po’o tala fou. O le malolosi o nei savili e mafai ai ona motusia le eletise, a’afia ai feoa’iga ma galuega e faia i fafo.

Ua fa’ailoa mai fo’i e le Ofisa o le va’ai tau i Tafuna o lo’o iai ni fautuaga, nofo va’ava’aia, ma lapata’iga o lo’o fa’aauau pea. Fa’alogologo mai pea mo ni isi tala fou o le tau.

• NOFO VA’AVA’AIA MO LOLOGA MA TAFEGA mo Manu’a
• LAPATA’IGA MO SAVILI MALOLOSI MO LE GATAIFALE mo Manu’a
• FAUTUAGA MO SAVILI MALOLOSI mo Manu’a
• FAUTUAGA MO VA’A LAITI mo Tutuila ma Aunu’u
• FAUTUAGA MO GALU MAUALULUGA e o’o atu i le Aso Lua mo Amerika Samoa

O le a toe auina atu nisi fautuaga mai le ofisa o le ASDHS-TEMCO pe a fai ae iai nisi fa’aaliga mai le ofisa o le va’ai tau i Tafuna.  Vala’au mai le 699-3800/699-0411/0420 le EOC po’o 633-1111 le Ofisa o Leoleo e lipoti ai ni sologa po’o tafega ‘