FVXX20 KWBC 222000
VOLCANIC ASH ADVISORY
ISSUED: 2002DEC22/2000Z VAAC: WASHINGTON

VOLCANO: SOUFRIERE HILLS   1600-05
LOCATION: N1643W06211    AREA: CARIBBEAN

SUMMIT ELEVATION: 3000 FT (915M)

ADVISORY NUMBER: 2002/247
 
INFORMATION SOURCE: GOES-8 IMAGERY. GFS MODEL WINDS FORECAST

ERUPTION DETAILS: ASH EMISSIONS
 
OBS ASH DATE/TIME: 22/1915Z

OBS ASH CLOUD: SFC/FL050 N1643W06210 N1650W06226 N1647W06240
N1652W06319 N1650W06323 N1647W06320 N1641W06241 N1641W06225
N1643W06210 WEST 20 KNOTS.
 
FCST ASH CLOUD +6H: SEE SIGMETS.
 
REMARKS: SATELLITE IMAGERY THROUGH 22/1915Z SHOWS A WELL DEFINED
PLUME EXTENDING THE WEST AWAY FROM THE SUMMIT.  THE PLUME IS
63 NMI IN LENGTH AND 6 NMI WIDE. IN ADDITION AN OCCASIONAL
HOTSPOT IS OBSERVED....WALTER

NEXT ADVISORY: WILL BE ISSUED BY 2002DEC23/0200Z

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"Attached Graphic Map Depicting Ash Only" 

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