FVXX20 KWBC 221400
VOLCANIC ASH ADVISORY
ISSUED: 2002DEC22/1400Z VAAC: WASHINGTON

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

SUMMIT ELEVATION: 3000 FT (915M)

ADVISORY NUMBER: 2002/246
 
INFORMATION SOURCE: GOES-8 IMAGERY. GFS MODEL WINDS FORECAST

ERUPTION DETAILS: ASH EMISSIONS
 
OBS ASH DATE/TIME: 22/1315Z

OBS ASH CLOUD: SFC/FL050 N1644W06211 N1648W06215 N1649W06227
N1647W06233 N1647W06240 N1644W06235 N1644W06211  MOVING W 10-15
KNOTS.
 
FCST ASH CLOUD +6H: SEE SIGMETS.
 
REMARKS: EARLY MORNING VISIBLE IMAGERY THROUGH 22/1315Z SHOWS A
FAINT ASH PLUME EXTENDING TO WEST AWAY FROM THE SUMMIT.  THE
PLUME IS 27 NMI IN LENGTH AND 6 NMI WIDE.  FAINT HOT SPOT
ACTIVITY HAS BEEN OBSERVED DURING THE PAST SIX HOURS....WALTER

NEXT ADVISORY: WILL BE ISSUED BY 2002DEC22/2000Z

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"Attached Graphic Map Depicting Ash Only" 

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