Atlantic Hurricane Feed

Hurricane Leslie Public Advisory

Published Date and Time: 2024-10-06 22:41:07



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WTNT33 KNHC 070240
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BULLETIN
Hurricane Leslie Advisory Number  19
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       AL132024
1100 PM AST Sun Oct 06 2024

...LESLIE MAINTAINING ITS STRENGTH AS IT CONTINUES NORTHWESTWARD...


SUMMARY OF 1100 PM AST...0300 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...15.0N 39.4W
ABOUT 1000 MI...1610 KM W OF THE SOUTHERNMOST CABO VERDE ISLANDS
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...90 MPH...150 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 315 DEGREES AT 12 MPH...19 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...980 MB...28.94 INCHES


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


DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
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At 1100 PM AST (0300 UTC), the center of Hurricane Leslie was
located near latitude 15.0 North, longitude 39.4 West. Leslie is
moving toward the northwest near 12 mph (19 km/h) and this general
motion is expected to continue over the next few days.

Maximum sustained winds remain near 90 mph (150 km/h) with higher
gusts.  Gradual weakening is forecast to begin tomorrow and
continue through the week. 

Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 15 miles (30 km) from the
center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 115 miles
(185 km).

The estimated minimum central pressure is 980 mb (28.94 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None.


NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 500 AM AST.

$$
Forecaster Papin



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