FVXX20 KWBC 241400
VOLCANIC ASH ADVISORY
ISSUED: 2002DEC24/1400Z VAAC: WASHINGTON

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

SUMMIT ELEVATION: 3000 FT (915M)

ADVISORY NUMBER: 2002/254
 
INFORMATION SOURCE: GOES-8 IMAGERY.  UPPER AIR SOUNDING.

ERUPTION DETAILS: ASH EMISSIONS
 
OBS ASH DATE/TIME: 24/1332Z

OBS ASH CLOUD: SFC/FL050 N1643W06211 N2645W06210 N1659W06247
N1642W06252 N1641W06210 N1643W06211 MOVING W 15-20 KNOTS. 
 
FCST ASH CLOUD +6H: SEE SIGMETS.
 
REMARKS: A VERY THIN PLUME OF ASH CAN BE SEEN IN VISIBLE IMAGERY
THROUGH 1332Z EXTENDING ABOUT 38NM FROM THE SUMMIT.   HOT SPOT
ACTIVITY HAS DIMINISHED.

NEXT ADVISORY: WILL BE ISSUED BY 2002DEC24/2000Z.

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"Attached Graphic Map Depicting Ash Only" 

"Graphic Map Depicting Ash"