Tropical Storm Leslie Advisory Number 9
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL132024
1100 AM AST Fri Oct 04 2024
SUMMARY OF 1100 AM AST...1500 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...10.0N 33.0W
ABOUT 670 MI...1075 KM WSW OF THE SOUTHERNMOST CABO VERDE ISLANDS
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...65 MPH...100 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 290 DEGREES AT 7 MPH...11 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...996 MB...29.42 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 10.0 North, longitude 33.0 West. Leslie is moving toward the west-northwest near 7 mph (11 km/h). A turn toward the west-northwest is expected later today, followed by a turn toward the northwest and an increase in forward speed early Sunday into Monday.
Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 65 mph (100 km/h) ith higher gusts. Additional strengthening is forecast, and Leslie is expected to become a hurricane tonight or Saturday.
Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 60 miles (95 km) from the center.
The estimated minimum central pressure is 996 mb (29.42 inches).
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None.
Forecaster Kelly
