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Tropical Storm Leslie Advisory Number 40
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL132024
500 AM AST Sat Oct 12 2024

...LESLIE RACING NORTHEASTWARD...


SUMMARY OF 500 AM AST...0900 UTC...INFORMATION ----------------------------------------------
LOCATION...31.3N 45.9W
ABOUT 1165 MI...1875 KM WSW OF THE AZORES
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...50 MPH...85 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NE OR 35 DEGREES AT 24 MPH...39 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1002 MB...29.59 INCHES


WATCHES AND WARNINGS
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There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.

Interests in the Azores should monitor the progress of Leslie.


DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
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At 500 AM AST (0900 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Leslie was
located near latitude 31.3 North, longitude 45.9 West. Leslie is
moving toward the northeast near 24 mph (39 km/h) and a
northeastward to eastward motion with an increase in forward speed
is expected during the next couple of days. On the forecast track,
the center of Leslie is expected to pass near or over the Azores
late Sunday or Monday morning.

Maximum sustained winds are near 50 mph (85 km/h) with higher gusts.
Leslie is likely to gradually weaken and become an extratropical
cyclone tonight or Sunday.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 105 miles (165 km)
from the center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1002 mb (29.59 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None.


NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 1100 AM AST.

$$
Forecaster Bucci
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