Named Storms Michael and Leslie Update:

Tropical Storm Michael formed from a tropical wave in the mid Atlantic. This storm is moving to the north at only 5 MPH and is expected to attain hurricane strength within 2 to 3 days. This storm may be drawn slightly to the west by the more vigorous Tropical Storm Leslie. However, since the upper level steering currents that both storms are enountering are very weak, these storms are going to rotate over relatively warm waters for several days. Leslie will be a significant threat to Bermuda after this weekend and it may influence the eventual track of Michael as well.

While it is much too early to predict the tracking of both Leslie and Michael past Monday, September 10, we are asking that all persons in the Atlantic coastal areas of the US from North Carolina to New England pay attention to both of these storms. One computer model is showing an interaction between these two storms for the middle to end of next week that could potentially become another “perfect storm” off New England and the Canadian Maritime Provinces.

For up to the minute official advisories and information, please visit the NHC website in Miami:

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/

We are also providing an interactive Watch and Warning web link for persons who wish to get details on localized conditions:

http://www.nws.noaa.gov/largemap.php

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“THIS IS NOT AN OFFICIAL ADVISORY. These updates and advisories are based upon information from our own computer models, NOAA, Local Weather Data Centers, deep water Buoy Data, and other publicly available sources. FOR THE SAFETY OF YOUR PROPERTY AND PERSON, please refer to your Local, State, and Federal Authority updates for Official Advisories and Orders. For up to the minute advisories and official updates, it is essential that you monitor your local Emergency Government, NOAA and Local Media Broadcasts. Please do not make personal safety decisions based upon information presented here in this Unofficial Advisory.”

Tropical Storm Research Center, Gulf Shores, Alabama

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