FVXX21 KWBC 121133
VOLCANIC ASH ADVISORY
ISSUED: 2004MAR12/1130Z   VAAC: WASHINGTON

VOLCANO: SOUFRIERE HILLS 1600-05
LOCATION: N1643W06211   AREA: W. INDIES

SUMMIT ELEVATION: 3002 FT (915 M)

ADVISORY NUMBER: 2004/30

INFORMATION SOURCE: GOES-12 IMAGERY. UPPER AIR SOUNDING. 

ERUPTION DETAILS: CONTINUED ASH VENTING.

OBS ASH DATE/TIME: 12/1102Z.

OBS ASH CLOUD: SFC/FL050 N1643W06211 - N1638W06305 -
N1627W06424 - N1609W06438 - N1643W06211 MOVING W 15-20 KTS.

FCST ASH CLOUD+6H: NOT AVBL

FCST ASH CLOUD+12H: NOT AVBL

FCST ASH CLOUD+18H: NOT AVBL

REMARKS: EARLY MORNING VISIBLE DATA SHOWS A PLUME OF ASH
EXTENDING TO THE WEST FROM THE VOLCANO. THE ASH IS ESTIMATED
TO FL050 AND IS MOVING AT 15-20 KNOTS. THE LEADING EDGE OF
THE ASH IS APPROXIMATELY 150 NM FROM THE SUMMIT. 

NEXT ADVISORY: WILL BE ISSUED BY 2004MAR12/1730Z.

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"Attached Graphic Map Depicting Ash Only" 

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