FVXX20 KWBC 121800
VOLCANIC ASH ADVISORY
ISSUED: 2002APR12/1800Z   VAAC: WASHINGTON
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VOLCANO: SOUFRIERE HILLS 1600-05
LOCATION: 1643N06211W    AREA: CARIBBEAN
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SUMMIT ELEVATION: 3000 FT (915 M).

ADVISORY NUMBER: 2002/104
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INFORMATION SOURCE: GOES-8 IMAGERY. AVN MODEL WINDS FORECAST.
MONTSERRAT VOLCANO OBSERVATORY.
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ERUPTION DETAILS: ON GOING ASH AND STEAM EMISSION
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OBS ASH DATE/TIME: 12/1732Z
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OBS ASH CLOUD: SFC/FL060 12 NM WIDE LINE OF ASH EXTENDING BETWEEN
1643N06211W 1629N06241W. ASH MOVING SW 5-10 KNOTS
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FCST ASH CLOUD+6H: SEE SIGMETS. 
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REMARKS: A PLUME OF ASH AND STEAM EXTENDS TOWARDS THE SOUTHWEST.
WITHIN THIS AREA OUTLINED ABOVE IS A THICKER PLUME WITH THE
LEADING EDGE AT 1638N06216W ALSO HEADING TOWARDS THE SOUTHWEST AT
5 TO 10 KNOTS. A HOT SPOT CONTINUE IN SHORTWAVE IMAGERY OVER THE
VOLCANO. KARST/KIBLER
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NEXT ADVISORY: WILL BE ISSUED BY 2002APR13/0000Z
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NNNN"Attached Graphic Map Depicting Ash Only" 

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