As of the National Hurricane Center’s 5 a.m. AST advisory, on the forecast track, the center of Leslie is expected to pass near or over the Azores late Sunday or Monday morning. Maximum sustained winds are near 50 mph with higher gusts.
According to USA TODAY Network data, the storm’s center was located 2,114 miles east of Jacksonville as of 5 a.m. AST.
The latest NHC advisory says Leslie is moving toward the northeast near 24 mph and a northeastward to eastward motion with an increase in forward speed is expected during the next couple of days.
Expected impacts from Tropical Storm Leslie
The advisory warns of the following dangers:
None.
Where is Tropical Storm Leslie?
Here are the latest details on Leslie, according to the NHC’s 5 a.m. AST advisory.
- Location: 2,114 miles east of Jacksonville
- Maximum sustained winds: 50 mph
- Movement: Northeast at 24 mph
Leslie’s estimated minimum central pressure is 1,002 millibars.
Anything greater than 979 MB is one indicator a storm could cause minimal damage. According to the NHC, the minimum central pressure of a storm is not necessarily a hazard, but it could indicate whether a storm will intensify in the future. Strengthening usually follows a drop in pressure, and a weakening usually follows an increase in pressure.
