FVXX20 KWBC 170826
VOLCANIC ASH ADVISORY
ISSUED: 2003MAR17/0830Z   VAAC: WASHINGTON

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

SUMMIT ELEVATION: 3000 FT (915M)

ADVISORY NUMBER: 2003/291
 
INFORMATION SOURCE: GOES-8 IMAGERY. GFS MODEL WINDS FORECAST.
  
ERUPTION DETAILS: CONTINUOUS EMISSION OF GASES AND ASH.
 
OBS ASH DATE/TIME: 17/0745Z
 
OBS ASH CLOUD: SFC/FL090 27 NM WIDE LINE OF ASH EXTENDING BETWEEN
N1643W06211 N1745w06400 N1746W06438 N1822W06523. ASH IS MOVING NW
15-20 KNOTS.

FCST ASH CLOUD +6H: SEE SIGMETS.
 
REMARKS: SATELLITE IMAGERY THROUGH 0745Z SHOWED AN ASH PLUME
EXTENDING TO A POINT APPROXIMATELY 208 NMI TO THE NORTHWEST OF
THE SUMMIT.  AN INTERMITTENT HOT SPOT COULD ALSO BE SEEN IN
SHORTWAVE IMAGERY. TURK

NEXT ADVISORY: WILL BE ISSUED BY 2003MAR17/1430Z

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"Attached Graphic Map Depicting Ash Only" 

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