FVXX20 KWBC 031832
VOLCANIC ASH ADVISORY
ISSUED: 2003FEB03/1830Z   VAAC: WASHINGTON

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

SUMMIT ELEVATION: 3000 FT (915M)

ADVISORY NUMBER: 2003/129
 
INFORMATION SOURCE: GOES-8 IMAGERY. GFS MODEL WINDS FORECAST
 
ERUPTION DETAILS: CONTINUING ASH AND STEAM EMISSIONS
 
OBS ASH DATE/TIME: 03/1745Z

OBS ASH CLOUD: SFC/FL070 N1643W06210 N1701W06241 N1709W06313
N1658W06326 N1642W06327 N1643W06243 N1643W06210 MOVING W 10
KNOTS.

FCST ASH CLOUD +6H: SEE SIGMETS.
 
REMARKS: SATELLITE IMAGERY THROUGH 03/1745Z SHOWS A PLUME
EXPANDING IN AREAL COVERAGE AS IT DRIFTS TO THE WEST.  THE
CURRENT PLUME EXTENDS APPROXIMATELY 70 NM FROM THE SUMMIT.
WALTER
                     
NEXT ADVISORY: WILL BE ISSUED BY 2003FEB04/0030Z.

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"Attached Graphic Map Depicting Ash Only" 

"Graphic Map Depicting Ash"