000 WTNT33 KNHC 082031 TCPAT3 BULLETIN Hurricane Leslie Advisory Number 26 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL132024 500 PM AST Tue Oct 08 2024 ...LESLIE STRENGTHENS BACK INTO A HURRICANE... SUMMARY OF 500 PM AST...2100 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...20.0N 46.4W ABOUT 1490 MI...2400 KM WNW OF THE SOUTHERNMOST CABO VERDE ISLANDS MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...75 MPH...120 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 305 DEGREES AT 14 MPH...22 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...992 MB...29.30 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 500 PM AST (2100 UTC), the center of Hurricane Leslie was located near latitude 20.0 North, longitude 46.4 West. Leslie is moving toward the northwest near 14 mph (22 km/h). This general motion is expected to continue through Wednesday, followed by a turn to the north Wednesday night and to the northeast by Friday. Maximum sustained winds are near 75 mph (120 km/h) with higher gusts. Little change in strength is expected through Wednesday night. Weakening is expected to begin Thursday. Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 15 miles (30 km) from the center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 105 miles (165 km). The estimated minimum central pressure is 992 mb (29.30 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 1100 PM AST. $$ Forecaster Hagen