HIGH SURF

Debris on the newly rehabed Ofu runway
Mother Nature was not in favor of ASG’s dedication of the newly rehabilitated Ofu Airport runway, as strong waves and debris covered both ends of the runway. Thick layers of sand and silt poured onto the runway delaying the government’s plans to dedicate the project. It is unknown if the the Port...
National Weather Service, Pago Pago
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — As of 2:16 p.m. yesterday, a wind advisory, high surf advisory, and flash flood watch remained in effect for American Samoa. Wet conditions that developed over the weekend got worse yesterday morning when traffic in certain areas around the territory was slowed, due to...