FVXX20 KWBC 182200
VOLCANIC ASH ADVISORY
ISSUED: 2003JAN18/2200Z    VAAC: WASHINGTON

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

SUMMIT ELEVATION: 3000 FT (915M)

ADVISORY NUMBER: 2003/066
 
INFORMATION SOURCE: GOES-8 IMAGERY. 12Z GUADELOUPE UPPER AIR SOUNDING.
       
ERUPTION DETAILS: FAINT ASH AND STEAM EMISSION.
 
OBS ASH DATE/TIME: 18/2115Z.

OBS ASH CLOUD: SFC/FL060 12 NM WIDE LINE OF ASH EXTENDING BETWEEN
N1643W06211 N1712W06308. ASH MOVING NW 15 TO 20 KNOTS.

FCST ASH CLOUD +6H: SEE SIGMETS.
 
REMARKS: THE ASH AND STEAM PLUME HAS BECOME MORE FAINT OVER THE PAST FEW
HOURS HOWEVER EXTENDS AROUND 62 NM (300 DEGREES) NORTHWEST FROM THE
SUMMIT.
                          
NEXT ADVISORY: WILL BE ISSUED BY 2003JAN19/0400Z.

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"Attached Graphic Map Depicting Ash Only" 

"Graphic Map Depicting Ash"