FVXX20 KWBC 100541
VOLCANIC ASH ADVISORY
ISSUED: 2003APR10/0600Z   VAAC: WASHINGTON

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

SUMMIT ELEVATION: 3000 FT (915M)

ADVISORY NUMBER: 2003/390
 
INFORMATION SOURCE: GOES-12 IMAGERY. GFS MODEL WINDS FORECAST.

ERUPTION DETAILS: CONTINUED EMISSION OF GASES AND ASH.
 
OBS ASH DATE/TIME: 10/0345Z.
 
OBS ASH CLOUD: ASH NOT IDENTIFIABLE FROM SATELLITE DATA. WINDS
SFC/FL070 MOVING WEST AT 15-20 KNOTS.

FCST ASH CLOUD +6H: SEE SIGMETS.
 
REMARKS: IT IS DIFFICULT TO DETECT VOLCANIC ASH DUE TO EXTENSIVE
CLOUDS OVER THE VOLCANO. 

NEXT ADVISORY: WILL BE ISSUED BY 2003APR10/1200Z.

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