FVXX20 KWBC 152123
VOLCANIC ASH ADVISORY
ISSUED: 2003MAR15/2130Z   VAAC: WASHINGTON

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

SUMMIT ELEVATION: 3000 FT (915M)

ADVISORY NUMBER: 2003/285
 
INFORMATION SOURCE: GOES-8 IMAGERY. GFS MODEL WINDS FORECAST.
UPPER AIR SOUNDING.
  
ERUPTION DETAILS: CONTINUOUS EMISSION OF GASES AND ASH.
 
OBS ASH DATE/TIME: 15/2045Z
 
OBS ASH CLOUD: SFC/FL090 20 NM WIDE LINE OF ASH EXTENDING BETWEEN
N1643W06211 N1657W06218 N1708W06259 N1709W06425. ASH IS MOVING NW
10-15 KNOTS.

FCST ASH CLOUD +6H: SEE SIGMETS.
 
REMARKS: SATELLITE IMAGERY AT 15/2045Z SHOWS A PLUME OF ASH AND
STEAM EXTENDING TO THE NORTHWEST OF THE SUMMIT. THE ASH IS
ESTIMATED TO FL090 AND IS MOVING NW AT 10-15 KNOTS......KARST

NEXT ADVISORY: WILL BE ISSUED BY 2003MAR16/0330Z

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"Attached Graphic Map Depicting Ash Only" 

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