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Subtropical Storm LESLIE


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Subtropical Storm Leslie Advisory Number   5
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       AL132018
1100 AM AST Mon Sep 24 2018

...LESLIE DRIFTING EASTWARD OVER THE CENTRAL ATLANTIC...NO CHANGE
IN STRENGTH...


SUMMARY OF 1100 AM AST...1500 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...32.5N 48.0W
ABOUT 1240 MI...1995 KM W OF THE AZORES
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...40 MPH...65 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...E OR 90 DEGREES AT 5 MPH...7 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1004 MB...29.65 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 Subtropical Storm Leslie
was located near latitude 32.5 North, longitude 48.0 West.  The
storm is moving toward the east near 5 mph (7 km/h), and this
general motion is expected to continue through Tuesday night.  A
turn toward the east-northeast with an increase in forward speed is
forecast on Wednesday.

Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph (65 km/h) with higher gusts.
Little change in strength is forecast through tonight.  Leslie
is forecast to strengthen by mid-week while it interacts and
eventually merges with a frontal system.

Winds of 40 mph extend outward up to 205 miles (335 km) from the
center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1004 mb (29.65 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None.


NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 500 PM AST.

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Forecaster Roberts

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