Show Selection: |
#1202100 (Received by flhurricane at: 4:48 PM 06.Oct.2024) TCPAT3 BULLETIN Hurricane Leslie Advisory Number 18 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL132024 500 PM AST Sun Oct 06 2024 ...LESLIE HEADING NORTHWESTWARD... SUMMARY OF 500 PM AST...2100 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...14.0N 38.6W ABOUT 950 MI...1530 KM W OF THE SOUTHERNMOST CABO VERDE ISLANDS MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...90 MPH...150 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 310 DEGREES AT 9 MPH...15 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...982 MB...29.00 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 Hurricane Leslie was located near latitude 14.0 North, longitude 38.6 West. Leslie is moving toward the northwest near 9 mph (15 km/h) and this general motion is expected to continue over the next few days. Maximum sustained winds are near 90 mph (150 km/h) with higher gusts. Gradual weakening is forecast to begin on Monday and continue through mid-week. Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 15 miles (30 km) from the center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 115 miles (185 km). The estimated minimum central pressure is 982 mb (29.00 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 1100 PM AST. $$ Forecaster Kelly |