FVXX20 KWBC 031230
VOLCANIC ASH ADVISORY
ISSUED: 2003FEB03/1230Z   VAAC: WASHINGTON

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

SUMMIT ELEVATION: 3000 FT (915M)

ADVISORY NUMBER: 2003/128
 
INFORMATION SOURCE: GOES-8 IMAGERY. GFS MODEL WINDS FORECAST
 
ERUPTION DETAILS: CONTINUING ASH AND STEAM EMISSIONS
 
OBS ASH DATE/TIME: 03/1145Z

OBS ASH CLOUD: SFC/FL070 N1644W06211 N1655W06236 N1643W06244
N1642W06229 N1644W06211 MOVING WEST 10 KNOTS.

FCST ASH CLOUD +6H: SEE SIGMETS.
 
REMARKS: SATELLITE IMAGERY THROUGH 03/1145Z SHOWS A PLUME
EXTENDING 30 NM TO THE WEST OF THE SUMMIT.  IN ADDITION A
PERSISTENT HOTSPOT CONTINUES TO BE OBSERVED IN THE SHORTWAVE
INFRARED IMAGERY.
WALTER
                     
NEXT ADVISORY: WILL BE ISSUED BY 2003FEB03/1830Z.

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