Tropical Weather Update: Leslie Weakens as Another Disturbance Looms Off Africa

Hurricane Milton has transitioned to a post-tropical cyclone, posing no threat. Tropical Storm Leslie is weakening and moving away from the U.S. coast. A low-pressure disturbance off Africa may develop but currently shows lack of organization.

Following the departure of Hurricane Milton, which has transitioned to a post-tropical cyclone and is no longer posing a threat, attention turns to the current tropical weather conditions. Presently, there are two disturbances observed in the tropics; however, neither presents an immediate concern for the region. Firstly, Tropical Storm Leslie is situated in the central Atlantic, exhibiting maximum sustained winds of 60 miles per hour and moving northward at 10 miles per hour. As forecasted, Leslie is expected to shift towards the north-northeast later on Friday, subsequently turning toward the northeast and east-northeast as the system accelerates over the weekend, moving away from the U.S. coastline. The storm is showing signs of weakening, with a gradual decline in wind speed anticipated. By Columbus Day, it is projected that Leslie will devolve into a post-tropical cyclone. At present, winds with tropical storm-force extend outward up to 80 miles from the storm center. Secondly, a low-pressure disturbance off the west coast of Africa is producing winds nearing tropical storm strength over certain areas of the Cabo Verde Islands. Despite the presence of showers and thunderstorms in the region, they remain disorganized. According to hurricane center forecaster Robbie Berg, “Some additional development is possible, and a short-lived tropical storm could form while the system moves westward or west-northwestward at 10 to 15 mph across the Cabo Verde Islands and eastern tropical Atlantic today.” However, it is anticipated that environmental conditions may become less favorable for further development by Saturday. The current formation chance for this disturbance is assessed to be medium, at 50 percent for the next 48 hours and over the next seven days.

The article discusses current tropical weather systems, specifically focusing on two disturbances following Hurricane Milton’s dissipation. Tropical Storm Leslie and a low-pressure disturbance off Africa are examined in terms of their location, wind speeds, and potential future developments. This information is pertinent for those tracking tropical storms and their potential impact on coastal areas.

In summary, Hurricane Milton has transitioned to a post-tropical cyclone, with no immediate threats from this system. Tropical Storm Leslie is expected to weaken and move away from the U.S. coast. A low-pressure disturbance off Africa has potential for development but shows disorganized activity at this time. Overall, the current tropical situation remains manageable with no significant immediate concerns for coastal regions.

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