FVXX20 KWBC 120436
VOLCANIC ASH ADVISORY
ISSUED: 2003MAR12/0430Z   VAAC: WASHINGTON

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

SUMMIT ELEVATION: 3000 FT (915M)

ADVISORY NUMBER: 2003/269
 
INFORMATION SOURCE: GOES-8 IMAGERY. GFS MODEL WINDS FORECAST. 
UPPER AIR SOUNDING.
  
ERUPTION DETAILS: EMISSIONS OF GASES AND ASH.
 
OBS ASH DATE/TIME: 12/0345Z
 
OBS ASH CLOUD: SFC/FL080 N1643W06211 N1645W06250 N1615W06342
N1622W06247 N1643W06211.  ASH IS MOVING SW AT 15-20 KNOTS.

FCST ASH CLOUD +6H: SEE SIGMETS.
 
REMARKS: SATELLITE IMAGERY AT 12/0345Z INDICATES ASH IS HEADING
SW AND EXTENDING AROUND 95 NM FROM THE SUMMIT.  A WELL DEFINED
HOTSPOT CAN BE SEEN IN SHORTWAVE IMAGERY.  KIBLER. 

NEXT ADVISORY: WILL BE ISSUED BY 2003MAR12/1030Z

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"Attached Graphic Map Depicting Ash Only" 

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