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Tropical Storm Leslie Advisory Number  25
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       AL132018
1100 AM AST Tue Oct 02 2018

...LESLIE CONTINUES TO MOVE SLOWLY OVER THE CENTRAL ATLANTIC...


SUMMARY OF 1100 AM AST...1500 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...30.9N 56.1W
ABOUT 520 MI...840 KM E OF BERMUDA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...65 MPH...100 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...SW OR 215 DEGREES AT 8 MPH...13 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...989 MB...29.21 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 Tropical Storm Leslie was
located near latitude 30.9 North, longitude 56.1 West.  Leslie is
moving toward the southwest near 8 mph (13 km/h).  A slow
south-southwestward or southward motion is expected through
Wednesday.  A turn to the north is forecast to occur late
Wednesday into Thursday, followed by a motion toward the
north-northeast on Friday.

Maximum sustained winds remain near 65 mph (100 km/h) with higher
gusts.  Gradual strengthening is expected during the next day or
two, and Leslie is forecast to become a hurricane tonight or on
Wednesday.

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

The estimated minimum central pressure is 989 mb (29.21 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 PM AST.

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Forecaster Cangialosi