787 
WTNT33 KNHC 012036
TCPAT3

BULLETIN
Tropical Storm Leslie Advisory Number  22
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       AL132018
500 PM AST Mon Oct 01 2018

...LESLIE BECOMING BETTER ORGANIZED OVER THE CENTRAL ATLANTIC...


SUMMARY OF 500 PM AST...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...32.8N 54.6W
ABOUT 595 MI...955 KM E OF BERMUDA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...60 MPH...95 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...SW OR 235 DEGREES AT 5 MPH...7 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...990 MB...29.24 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 PM AST (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Leslie was
located near latitude 32.8 North, longitude 54.6 West. Leslie is
moving toward the southwest near 5 mph (7 km/h), and a slow
southwestward or southward motion is forecast during the next
couple of days.  A turn to the north-northeast is forecast to occur
by Thursday.

Maximum sustained winds remain near 60 mph (95 km/h) with higher
gusts.  Gradual strengthening is expected during the next 48 hours,
and Leslie is forecast to become a hurricane on Tuesday.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 160 miles (260 km)
from the center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 990 mb (29.24 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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SURF:  Swells generated by Leslie will affect Bermuda, the Bahamas,
portions of the coast of the southeastern United States, and most of
the Greater and Lesser Antilles during the next few days.  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 1100 PM AST.

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Forecaster Cangialosi