FVXX20 KWBC 042139
VOLCANIC ASH ADVISORY
ISSUED: 2003MAR04/2140Z   VAAC: WASHINGTON

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

SUMMIT ELEVATION: 3000 FT (915M)

ADVISORY NUMBER: 2003/239
 
INFORMATION SOURCE: GOES-8 IMAGERY. UPPER AIR SOUNDING.
  
ERUPTION DETAILS: CONTINUING ASH AND STEAM EMISSIONS.
 
OBS ASH DATE/TIME: 04/2115Z.

OBS ASH CLOUD: SFC/FL100 N1643W06211 N1646W06356 N1746W06313
N1713W06220 MOVING NW 20-25 KNOTS.

FCST ASH CLOUD +6H: SEE SIGMETS.
 
REMARKS: ASH IS FANNING OUT FROM THE VOLCANO BETWEEN W
AND NW DIRECTION AND EXTENDS ABOUT 90 NM. IT IS QUITE THICK CLOSE
TO THE VOLCANO.                                                   
                                                         

NEXT ADVISORY: WILL BE ISSUED BY 2003MAR05/0400Z.

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"Attached Graphic Map Depicting Ash Only" 

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