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#942412 (Received by flhurricane at: 4:57 AM 30.Sep.2018) TCPAT3 BULLETIN Tropical Storm Leslie Advisory Number 16 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL132018 500 AM AST Sun Sep 30 2018 ...LESLIE EXPECTED TO MEANDER OVER THE CENTRAL ATLANTIC FOR MUCH OF THIS WEEK... SUMMARY OF 500 AM AST...0900 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...33.8N 52.5W ABOUT 720 MI...1155 KM ENE OF BERMUDA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...50 MPH...85 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...WSW OR 240 DEGREES AT 5 MPH...7 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...991 MB...29.27 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 500 AM AST (0900 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Leslie was located near latitude 33.8 North, longitude 52.5 West. Leslie is moving toward the west-southwest near 5 mph (7 km/h). A slow southwestward or south-southwestward motion is forecast for the next few days. Maximum sustained winds are 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 ---------------------- 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 day or two. 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 AM AST. $$ Forecaster Brown |