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#941697 (Received by flhurricane at: 4:39 PM 24.Sep.2018) TCPAT3 BULLETIN Subtropical Storm Leslie Advisory Number 6 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL132018 500 PM AST Mon Sep 24 2018 ...LESLIE A LITTLE LESS ORGANIZED... ...EXPECTED TO BECOME AN EXTRATROPICAL LOW WEDNESDAY... SUMMARY OF 500 PM AST...2100 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...33.0N 47.2W ABOUT 1185 MI...1905 KM W OF THE AZORES MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...40 MPH...65 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...E OR 90 DEGREES AT 7 MPH...11 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1004 MB...29.65 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 Subtropical Storm Leslie was located near latitude 33.0 North, longitude 47.2 West. The storm is moving toward the east near 7 mph (11 km/h), and this general motion is expected to continue through Tuesday night. A turn toward the east-northeast with an increase in forward speed is forecast on Wednesday followed by a north-northeastward turn by Thursday morning. Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph (65 km/h) with higher gusts. Little change in strength is forecast through Tuesday morning. Leslie is forecast to strengthen by mid-week while transitioning into an extratropical cyclone. Winds of 40 mph extend outward up to 205 miles (335 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1004 mb (29.65 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 1100 PM AST. $$ Forecaster Roberts |