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Subtropical Depression Leslie Advisory Number   8
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       AL132018
500 AM AST Tue Sep 25 2018

...LESLIE EXPECTED TO BECOME A POST-TROPICAL CYCLONE BY TONIGHT...


SUMMARY OF 500 AM AST...0900 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...31.9N 46.2W
ABOUT 1165 MI...1870 KM WSW OF THE AZORES
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...SE OR 140 DEGREES AT 8 MPH...13 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1007 MB...29.74 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 500 AM AST (0900 UTC), the center of Subtropical Depression
Leslie was located near latitude 31.9 North, longitude 46.2 West.
The subtropical depression is moving toward the southeast near 8 mph
(13 km/h).  A faster east to northeast motion is expected later
today and Wednesday, followed by a turn to the north by Wednesday
night.

Maximum sustained winds remain near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher
gusts.  Leslie is expected to lose its subtropical characteristics
by tonight. Strengthening as an post-tropical cyclone is expected,
and Leslie is forecast to become a large and powerful post-tropical
cyclone by Wednesday with winds approaching hurricane force.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1007 mb (29.74 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None.


NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 1100 AM AST.

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Forecaster Cangialosi