FVXX20 KWBC 151251
VOLCANIC ASH ADVISORY
ISSUED: 2003MAR15/1300Z   VAAC: WASHINGTON

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

SUMMIT ELEVATION: 3000 FT (915M)

ADVISORY NUMBER: 2003/283
 
INFORMATION SOURCE: GOES-8 IMAGERY. GFS MODEL WINDS FORECAST. 
  
ERUPTION DETAILS: CONTINUOUS EMISSION OF GASES AND ASH.
 
OBS ASH DATE/TIME: 15/1215Z
 
OBS ASH CLOUD: SFC/FL070 N1643W06211 N1644W06234 N1640W06259
N1634W06312 N1631W06254 N1637W06222 MOVING W 15-20 KNOTS.

FCST ASH CLOUD +6H: SEE SIGMETS.
 
REMARKS: SATELLITE IMAGERY AT 15/1215Z SHOWS A PLUME OF ASH
EXTENDING 62 NM FROM THE SUMMIT. ASH IS ESTIMATED TO FL070 MOVING
W AT 15-20 KNOTS.  HOTSPOT ACTIVITY CONTINUES TO BE SEEN IN
SHORTWAVE IMAGERY.....KIBLER

NEXT ADVISORY: WILL BE ISSUED BY 2003MAR15/1900Z

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"Attached Graphic Map Depicting Ash Only" 

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