Weather Alert: Samoa, Cyclone Season Begins

Cyclone Season Begins

Cyclone season has begun and is expected to last through April 2026. Multiple cyclones typically strike the Pacific each year. Cyclones can strike any region of the Pacific and can be extremely serious. U.S. citizens in the Pacific should carefully track cyclones that may impact their area and should follow all local government emergency guidance.

In the past, U.S. citizens have been stranded and forced to delay travel (including return travel to the United States) due to infrastructure damage to airports, limited flight availability, suspension of public transportation, or closure of roads.

Cyclone Warning Systems by Country: Samoa

• Cyclone Alerts: Issued by the Samoa Meteorological Service.
• Emergency Alerts: Disseminated via SMS, radio, and social media by the Disaster Management Office.
• Websites: 
  • Samoa Meteorology Division: http://www.samet.gov.ws/ 
  • Disaster Management Office – https://www.facebook.com/DMOSamoa/  
  • Government of Samoa –  https://www.facebook.com/samoagovt   

If you live in or are traveling to storm-prone areas, prepare yourself by organizing a kit in a waterproof container that includes a supply of bottled water, non-perishable food items, medications, and vital documents. Emergency shelters often provide only very basic resources and may have limited medical and food supplies. U.S. citizens throughout the Pacific should pay careful attention to trusted local media and follow the instructions of local authorities in preparing for these storms.

Assistance:
U.S. Embassy Apia, Samoa
5th Floor ACC Building
+(685) 21436
ApiaConsular@state.gov
https://ws.usembassy.gov/ 

State Department – Consular Affairs

888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444

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