FVXX20 KWBC 011830
VOLCANIC ASH ADVISORY
ISSUED: 2003FEB01/1830Z   VAAC: WASHINGTON

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

SUMMIT ELEVATION: 3000 FT (915M)

ADVISORY NUMBER: 2003/121
 
INFORMATION SOURCE: GOES-8 IMAGERY. GFS MODEL WINDS FORECAST.
GUADELOUPE SOUNDING
 
ERUPTION DETAILS: CONTINUING ASH AND STEAM EMISSIONS.
 
OBS ASH DATE/TIME: 01/1745Z

OBS ASH CLOUD: SFC/FL070 20 NM WIDE LINE OF ASH EXTENDING BETWEEN
N1643W06211 N1725W06315. ASH IS MOVING NW 15-20 KNOTS.

FCST ASH CLOUD +6H: SEE SIGMETS.
 
REMARKS: VISIBLE IMAGERY THROUGH 1745Z SHOWS A PLUME OF ASH AND
STEAM EXTENDING TO THE NORTHWEST OF THE VOLCANO. THE ASH IS
ESTIMATED AT FL070 AND IS MOVING NW AT 15 TO 20 KNOTS.
                     
NEXT ADVISORY: WILL BE ISSUED BY 2003FEB02/0030Z

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"Attached Graphic Map Depicting Ash Only" 

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