115 WTNT33 KNHC 241434 TCPAT3 BULLETIN 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 ----------------------------------------------- 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 -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- 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 ---------------------- None. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 500 PM AST. $$ Forecaster Roberts