BULLETIN
Tropical Storm Leslie Advisory Number 17
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL132018
1100 AM AST Sun Sep 30 2018
...LESLIE EXPECTED TO SLOWLY STRENGTHEN WHILE IT MEANDERS OVER
THE CENTRAL ATLANTIC...
SUMMARY OF 1100 AM AST...1500 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...33.6N 52.6W
ABOUT 710 MI...1145 KM E OF BERMUDA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...50 MPH...85 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...SW OR 230 DEGREES AT 3 MPH...6 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 AM AST (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Leslie was
located near latitude 33.6 North, longitude 52.6 West. Leslie is
moving toward the southwest near 3 mph (6 km/h). A slow
southwestward or southward motion is forecast during 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 205 miles (335 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 during the next couple of days. 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 PM AST.
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