Cloud to ground lightning was observed throughout multiple areas of Tutuila Island on April 15th from 1300 to 1500SST. Strong cells within the South Pacific Convergence Zone (SPCZ) produced thunderstorms at this time.
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The episode as NWS ASO wrote it up.
Cloud to ground lightning was observed throughout multiple areas of Tutuila Island on April 15th from 1300 to 1500SST. Strong cells within the South Pacific Convergence Zone (SPCZ) produced thunderstorms at this time.
The national radar mosaic for the moment the first event began.
1 lightning. Local standard time, as filed.
Lightning caused an island wide power outage around 1400 SST that impacted all businesses, homes, and government facilities. The American Samoa Power Authority (ASPA) restored power for each section of the island through the evening hours.
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