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#941729 (Received by flhurricane at: 10:36 PM 24.Sep.2018) TCPAT3 BULLETIN Subtropical Depression Leslie Advisory Number 7 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL132018 1100 PM AST Mon Sep 24 2018 ...LESLIE EXPECTED TO BECOME A POWERFUL POST-TROPICAL CYCLONE BEGINNING TUESDAY... SUMMARY OF 1100 PM AST...0300 UTC...INFORMATION ----------------------------------------------- LOCATION...33.1N 47.1W ABOUT 1175 MI...1895 KM W OF THE AZORES MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...E OR 90 DEGREES AT 3 MPH...6 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1007 MB...29.74 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 1100 PM AST (0300 UTC), the center of Subtropical Depression Leslie was located near latitude 33.1 North, longitude 47.1 West. The depression is moving toward the east near 3 mph (6 km/h). A faster eastward motion is expected to begin on Tuesday, followed by a turn toward the north on Wednesday. Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts. Leslie is forecast to become post-tropical on Tuesday. Strengthening is likely after that time, and Leslie is expected to become a large and powerful post-tropical cyclone by Wednesday with winds approaching hurricane force. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1007 mb (29.74 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 500 AM AST. $$ Forecaster Zelinsky |