Tropical Storm Leslie Public Advisory Number 15

Sat, Sep 29th 2018, 10:41 PM

Issued at 1100 PM AST Sat Sep 29 2018

637
WTNT33 KNHC 300241
TCPAT3

BULLETIN
Tropical Storm Leslie Advisory Number 15
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL

AL132018
1100 PM AST Sat Sep 29 2018

...LESLIE MOVING SLOWLY SOUTHWESTWARD...

SUMMARY OF 1100 PM AST...0300 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...33.9N 52.0W
ABOUT 750 MI...1205 KM ENE OF BERMUDA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...50 MPH...85 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...SW OR 235 DEGREES AT 6 MPH...9 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...991 MB...29.27 INCHES

WATCHES AND WARNINGS
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There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.

DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
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At 1100 PM AST (0300 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Leslie was
located near latitude 33.9 North, longitude 52.0 West. Leslie is
moving toward the southwest near 6 mph (9 km/h). A slow southwest
or south-southwest track is forecast for the next few days.

Maximum sustained winds remain near 50 mph (85 km/h) with higher
gusts. Some gradual strengthening is forecast during the next 72
hours.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 230 miles (370 km)
from the center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 991 mb (29.27 inches).

HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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SURF: Swells generated by Leslie will affect Bermuda, the east
coast of the United States, and most of the Greater and Lesser
Antilles through the weekend. These swells will likely cause
life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. Please consult
products from your local weather office.

NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 500 AM AST.

$$
Forecaster Blake

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