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Tropical Storm Leslie Public Advisory Number 22
2018-10-01 22:36:15| National Hurricane Center (Atlantic)
Issued at 500 PM AST Mon Oct 01 2018 787 WTNT33 KNHC 012036 TCPAT3 BULLETIN Tropical Storm Leslie Advisory Number 22 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL132018 500 PM AST Mon Oct 01 2018 ...LESLIE BECOMING BETTER ORGANIZED OVER THE CENTRAL ATLANTIC... SUMMARY OF 500 PM AST...2100 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...32.8N 54.6W ABOUT 595 MI...955 KM E OF BERMUDA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...60 MPH...95 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...SW OR 235 DEGREES AT 5 MPH...7 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...990 MB...29.24 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 500 PM AST (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Leslie was located near latitude 32.8 North, longitude 54.6 West. Leslie is moving toward the southwest near 5 mph (7 km/h), and a slow southwestward or southward motion is forecast during the next couple of days. A turn to the north-northeast is forecast to occur by Thursday. Maximum sustained winds remain near 60 mph (95 km/h) with higher gusts. Gradual strengthening is expected during the next 48 hours, and Leslie is forecast to become a hurricane on Tuesday. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 160 miles (260 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 990 mb (29.24 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- SURF: Swells generated by Leslie will affect Bermuda, the Bahamas, portions of the coast of the southeastern United States, and most of the Greater and Lesser Antilles during the next few days. These swells will likely cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. Please consult products from your local weather office. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 1100 PM AST. $$ Forecaster Cangialosi
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