Tropical Storm Leslie Advisory Number 5
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL132024
1100 AM AST Thu Oct 03 2024
SUMMARY OF 1100 AM AST...1500 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...10.1N 30.8W
ABOUT 540 MI...870 KM SW OF THE SOUTHERNMOST CABO VERDE ISLANDS
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...45 MPH...75 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 260 DEGREES AT 5 MPH...7 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.
DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
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At 1100 AM AST (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Leslie was located near latitude 10.1 North, longitude 30.8 West. Leslie is moving toward the west near 5 mph (7 km/h).A slow westward motion is expected through tonight, followed by a slightly faster west-northwestward motion Friday through Saturday.
Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 45 mph (75 km/h) with higher gusts. Steady strengthening is anticipated, and Leslie is forecast to become a hurricane in a day or so.
Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 45 miles (75 km) from the center.
The estimated minimum central pressure is 1002 mb (29.59 inches).
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None.
Forecaster Kelly/E.Adams
