FVXX22 KNES 272359
VOLCANIC ASH ADVISORY
ISSUED: 2006APR27/2359Z   VAAC: WASHINGTON

VOLCANO: SOUFRIERE HILLS 1600-05
LOCATION: N1642 W06210   AREA: W_INDIES

SUMMIT ELEVATION: 3002 FT (915 M)

ADVISORY NUMBER: 2006/286

INFORMATION SOURCE: GOES-12. GFS WINDS. 

ERUPTION DETAILS: ONGOING EMISSION OF GASES AND
LIGHT ASH

OBS ASH DATE/TIME: 27/2315Z

OBS ASH CLOUD: ASH NOT IDENTIFIABLE FROM SATELLITE
DATA. WINDS SFC/FL060 MOVING TO W 10-15 KNOTS.

FCST ASH CLOUD +6H: 28/0530Z 

FCST ASH CLOUD +12H: 28/1130Z 

FCST ASH CLOUD +18H: 28/1730Z 

REMARKS: THE LAST VISIBLE IMAGE OF THE DAY AT
2202Z SHOWED A VERY THIN PLUME OF ASH  EXTENDING
ABOUT 125 NM TO THE WEST NORTH WEST OF THE
VOLCANO.  ASH CAN NOT BE SEEN IN CURRENT
MULTISPECTRAL IMAGERY.  HOT SPOT ACTIVITY HAS ALSO
DIMINISHED.  ...MERCKLE

NEXT ADVISORY: WILL BE ISSUED BY 2006APR28/0600Z

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