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WTNT33 KNHC 291445
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Subtropical Storm Leslie Advisory Number  13
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       AL132018
1100 AM AST Sat Sep 29 2018

...LESLIE MOVING SLOWLY SOUTHWESTWARD OVER THE CENTRAL ATLANTIC...


SUMMARY OF 1100 AM AST...1500 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...34.4N 50.8W
ABOUT 820 MI...1320 KM ENE OF BERMUDA
ABOUT 1345 MI...2165 KM W OF THE AZORES
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...45 MPH...75 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...SW OR 225 DEGREES AT 7 MPH...11 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...991 MB...29.27 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 34.4 North, longitude 50.8 West. The storm
is moving toward the southwest near 7 mph (11 km/h), and this
general motion is expected to continue through today.  Leslie is
then forecast to slowly meander over the central Atlantic through
early next week.

Maximum sustained winds are near 45 mph (75 km/h) with higher gusts.
Some strengthening is expected, and Leslie could transition
into a tropical cyclone during the couple of days.

Winds of 40 mph extend outward up to 255 miles (405 km) from the
center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 991 mb (29.27 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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SURF:  Swells generated by Leslie will affect Bermuda, the east
coast of the United States, and most of the Greater and Lesser
Antilles through the weekend. These swells will likely cause
life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. Please consult
products from your local weather office.


NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 500 PM AST.

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Forecaster Zelinsky