As of 5 this morning, Cyclone Pita, was centered around 310 miles south of Tutuila, and moving southeastward toward the Niue region.
The National Weather service reports that even though the tropical system will not impact the territory, the South Pacific Convergence Zone (SPCZ) remains strong over American Samoa.
Winds may reach up to 40 MPH at times with higher gusts, and more flash flooding is expected due to the potential of heavy rainfall throughout the day.
The rain gauge at the weather office has recorded 14.91 inches of rain since the beginning of January. Normal average rainfall for the month is 15.25 inches.
By Saturday, winds are expected to diminish to below High Wind Warning and Wind Advisory levels.
