FVXX20 KWBC 170229
VOLCANIC ASH ADVISORY
ISSUED: 2003MAR17/0230Z   VAAC: WASHINGTON

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

SUMMIT ELEVATION: 3000 FT (915M)

ADVISORY NUMBER: 2003/290
 
INFORMATION SOURCE: GOES-8 IMAGERY. GFS MODEL WINDS FORECAST.
  
ERUPTION DETAILS: CONTINUOUS EMISSION OF GASES AND ASH.
 
OBS ASH DATE/TIME: 17/0215Z
 
OBS ASH CLOUD: SFC/FL090 20 NM WIDE LINE OF ASH EXTENDING BETWEEN
N1643W06211 N1703W06257 N1713W06335 N1739W06354. ASH IS MOVING NW
15-20 KNOTS.

FCST ASH CLOUD +6H: SEE SIGMETS.
 
REMARKS: THE LATEST INFRARED AND MULTISPECTRAL 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 2003MAR17/0830Z

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"Attached Graphic Map Depicting Ash Only" 

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