Issued at 1100 PM AST Fri Oct 11 2024
459 WTNT33 KNHC 120235 TCPAT3 BULLETIN Tropical Storm Leslie Advisory Number 39 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL132024 1100 PM AST Fri Oct 11 2024 ...LESLIE ACCELERATING NORTHEASTWARD AND SHOULD BECOME EXTRATROPICAL DURING THE NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS... SUMMARY OF 1100 PM AST...0300 UTC...INFORMATION ----------------------------------------------- LOCATION...29.3N 47.9W ABOUT 1340 MI...2155 KM WSW OF THE AZORES MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...50 MPH...85 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...NE OR 35 DEGREES AT 22 MPH...35 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1001 MB...29.56 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. Interests in the Azores should monitor the progress of Leslie. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 1100 PM AST (0300 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Leslie was located near latitude 29.3 North, longitude 47.9 West. Leslie is moving toward the northeast near 22 mph (35 km/h) and a northeastward to east-northeastward motion with an increase in forward speed is expected during the next couple of days. On the forecast track, the center of Leslie is expected to pass south of the Azores late Sunday or Sunday night. Maximum sustained winds are near 50 mph (85 km/h) with higher gusts. Little change in strength is expected through Saturday. After that, Leslie is likely to weaken and become extratropical Saturday night or Sunday. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 105 miles (165 km) mainly to the southeast of the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1001 mb (29.56 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 500 AM AST. $$ Forecaster Beven