FVXX20 KWBC 031549
VOLCANIC ASH ADVISORY
ISSUED: 2003MAR03/1600Z   VAAC: WASHINGTON

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

SUMMIT ELEVATION: 3000 FT (915M)

ADVISORY NUMBER: 2003/234
 
INFORMATION SOURCE: GOES-8 IMAGERY. UPPER AIR SOUNDING
  
ERUPTION DETAILS: CONTINUING ASH AND STEAM EMISSIONS.
 
OBS ASH DATE/TIME: 03/1515Z.

OBS ASH CLOUD: SFC/FL080 20 NM WIDE LINE OF ASH EXTENDING BETWEEN
N1643W06211 N1712W06337 N1713W06449.  ASH IS MOVING W 15 KNOTS.

FCST ASH CLOUD +6H: SEE SIGMETS.
 
REMARKS: THE PLUME EXTENDS APPROXIMATELY 154 NM TO THE WEST OF
THE SUMMIT. TURK. 

NEXT ADVISORY: WILL BE ISSUED BY 2003MAR03/2200Z.

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"Attached Graphic Map Depicting Ash Only" 

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