FVXX20 KWBC 162115
VOLCANIC ASH ADVISORY
ISSUED: 2003MAR16/2130Z   VAAC: WASHINGTON

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

SUMMIT ELEVATION: 3000 FT (915M)

ADVISORY NUMBER: 2003/289
 
INFORMATION SOURCE: GOES-8 IMAGERY. GFS MODEL WINDS FORECAST.
  
ERUPTION DETAILS: CONTINUOUS EMISSION OF GASES AND ASH.
 
OBS ASH DATE/TIME: 16/2045Z
 
OBS ASH CLOUD: SFC/FL090 N1643W06211 N1645W06239 N1641W06256
N1708W06312 N1721W06411 N1729W06407 N1709W06241 N1643W06211
MOVING NW 15-20 KNOTS.

FCST ASH CLOUD +6H: SEE SIGMETS.
 
REMARKS: THE LATEST VISIBLE IMAGERY SHOWS A PLUME OF ASH AND
STEAM EXTENDING TO THE NORTHWEST OF THE VOLCANO. THE ASH IS
ESTIMATED TO FL090. A HOT SPOT CAN BE SEEN IN SHORTWAVE IMAGERY. 

NEXT ADVISORY: WILL BE ISSUED BY 2003MAR17/0330Z

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"Attached Graphic Map Depicting Ash Only" 

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