Issued at 500 PM AST Sun Oct 06 2024 


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Hurricane Leslie Advisory Number  18
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       AL132024
500 PM AST Sun Oct 06 2024
 
...LESLIE HEADING NORTHWESTWARD...
 
 
SUMMARY OF 500 PM AST...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...14.0N 38.6W
ABOUT 950 MI...1530 KM W OF THE SOUTHERNMOST CABO VERDE ISLANDS
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...90 MPH...150 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 310 DEGREES AT 9 MPH...15 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...982 MB...29.00 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 Hurricane Leslie was located
near latitude 14.0 North, longitude 38.6 West. Leslie is moving
toward the northwest near 9 mph (15 km/h) and this general
motion is expected to continue over the next few days.
 
Maximum sustained winds are near 90 mph (150 km/h) with higher
gusts. Gradual weakening is forecast to begin on Monday and 
continue through mid-week.
 
Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 15 miles (30 km) from the
center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 115 miles
(185 km).
 
The estimated minimum central pressure is 982 mb (29.00 inches).
 
 
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None.
 
 
NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 1100 PM AST.
 
$$
Forecaster Kelly


Source: Hurricane Leslie Public Advisory Number 18