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WTNT33 KNHC 081438
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BULLETIN
Tropical Storm Leslie Advisory Number  49
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       AL132018
1100 AM AST Mon Oct 08 2018

...LESLIE EXPECTED TO BEGIN STRENGTHENING LATER TODAY OR TONIGHT...


SUMMARY OF 1100 AM AST...1500 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...34.6N 47.0W
ABOUT 1035 MI...1670 KM ENE OF BERMUDA
ABOUT 1135 MI...1825 KM W OF THE AZORES
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...50 MPH...85 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...ESE OR 120 DEGREES AT 14 MPH...22 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 34.6 North, longitude 47.0 West. Leslie is
moving toward the east-southeast near 14 mph (22 km/h). An
east-southeast to southeast motion at a slightly slower forward
speed is expected for the next several days.

Maximum sustained winds are near 50 mph (85 km/h) with higher gusts.
Gradual strengthening is anticipated, and Leslie could be near
hurricane strength in a few days.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 230 miles (370 km)
from the center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 989 mb (29.21 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None.


NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 500 PM AST.

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Forecaster Zelinsky