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Tropical Storm LESLIE


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Tropical Storm Leslie Advisory Number  35
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       AL132018
1100 PM AST Thu Oct 04 2018

...LESLIE REMAINS A LARGE CYCLONE...


SUMMARY OF 1100 PM AST...0300 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...34.9N 57.6W
ABOUT 450 MI...725 KM ENE OF BERMUDA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...65 MPH...100 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...N OR 350 DEGREES AT 12 MPH...19 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...984 MB...29.06 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 Tropical Storm Leslie was
located near latitude 34.9 North, longitude 57.6 West. Leslie is
moving toward the north near 12 mph (19 km/h), and this motion is
expected to continue through Friday with a decrease in forward
speed. Leslie should turn eastward or east-southeastward over the
weekend.

Maximum sustained winds are near 65 mph (100 km/h) with higher
gusts. Little change in strength is forecast during the next 2 to
3 days.

Leslie is a large cyclone and the tropical-storm-force winds extend
outward up to 290 miles (465 km) from the center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 984 mb (29.06 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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SURF:  Large swells generated by Leslie will continue to affect
portions of the southeastern coast of the United States, Bermuda,
and the Bahamas during the next few days.  Swells are expected to
increase near the coasts of New England and Atlantic Canada by the
end of the week.  Please consult products from your local weather
office as these conditions could cause life-threatening surf and rip
currents.


NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 500 AM AST.

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Forecaster Avila

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