FVXX21 KWBC 162321
VOLCANIC ASH ADVISORY
ISSUED: 2004MAR16/2345Z   VAAC: WASHINGTON

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

SUMMIT ELEVATION: 3002 FT (915 M)

ADVISORY NUMBER: 2004/49

INFORMATION SOURCE: GOES-12 IMAGERY. GFS MODEL WINDS
FORECAST.  MONTSERRAT VOLCANO OBSERVATORY.

ERUPTION DETAILS: CONTINUING ASH VENTING

OBS ASH DATE/TIME: 16/2115Z 

OBS ASH CLOUD: SFC/FL050 N1643W06211 - N1659W06429 -
N1711W06425 - N1718W06352 - N1733W06331 - N1643W06211 MOVING
W 20 KTS.

FCST ASH CLOUD+6H: NOT AVBL

FCST ASH CLOUD+12H: NOT AVBL

FCST ASH CLOUD+18H: NOT AVBL

REMARKS: THE LAST VISIBLE IMAGE OF THE DAY SHOWS A PLUME OF
ASH EXTENDING TO THE WEST FROM THE VOLCANO. THE ASH IS
ESTIMATED AT FL050 AND IS MOVING TOWARDS THE W AT 20 KNOTS.
....KARST

NEXT ADVISORY: WILL BE ISSUED BY 2004MAR17/0600Z.

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"Attached Graphic Map Depicting Ash Only" 

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