018 WTNT33 KNHC 060855 TCPAT3 BULLETIN Hurricane Leslie Advisory Number 16 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL132024 500 AM AST Sun Oct 06 2024 ...LESLIE SLIGHTLY STRONGER... SUMMARY OF 500 AM AST...0900 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...12.9N 37.3W ABOUT 875 MI...1405 KM W OF THE SOUTHERNMOST CABO VERDE ISLANDS MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...85 MPH...140 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 310 DEGREES AT 10 MPH...17 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...984 MB...29.06 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 Hurricane Leslie was located near latitude 12.9 North, longitude 37.3 West. Leslie is moving toward the northwest near 10 mph (17 km/h), and this general motion is expected to continue over the next few days. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 85 mph (140 km/h) with higher gusts. Small intensity fluctuations are possible today, but weakening is forecast to begin on Monday and continue through midweek. Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 15 miles (30 km) from the center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 90 miles (150 km). The estimated minimum central pressure is 984 mb (29.06 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 1100 AM AST. $$ Forecaster Reinhart
Hurricane Leslie Public Advisory
06
Oct