BULLETIN
Hurricane Leslie Advisory Number 15
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL132024
1100 PM AST Sat Oct 05 2024
...LESLIE HEADING NORTHWESTWARD...
SUMMARY OF 1100 PM AST...0300 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...12.4N 36.9W
ABOUT 855 MI...1375 KM W OF THE SOUTHERNMOST CABO VERDE ISLANDS
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...80 MPH...130 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 310 DEGREES AT 9 MPH...15 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...985 MB...29.09 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 12.4 North, longitude 36.9 West. Leslie is
moving toward the northwest near 9 mph (15 km/h) and this motion is
expected to continue with a slight increase in forward speed during
the next few days.
Maximum sustained winds are near 80 mph (130 km/h) with higher
gusts. A gradual weakening trend is forecast to begin Sunday and
continue through early next week.
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 985 mb (29.09 inches).
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None.
NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 500 AM AST.
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Forecaster Bucci