FVXX20 KWBC 171439
VOLCANIC ASH ADVISORY
ISSUED: 2003MAR17/1430Z   VAAC: WASHINGTON

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

SUMMIT ELEVATION: 3000 FT (915M)

ADVISORY NUMBER: 2003/292
 
INFORMATION SOURCE: GOES-8 IMAGERY. UPPER AIR SOUNDING.
  
ERUPTION DETAILS: CONTINUOUS EMISSION OF GASES AND ASH.
 
OBS ASH DATE/TIME: 17/1345Z
 
OBS ASH CLOUD: SFC/FL090 N1643W06211 N1912W06508 N1957W06641
N1957W06713 N1932W06718 N1909W06709 N1730W06503 N1643W06211
MOVING NW 10-15 KNOTS.

FCST ASH CLOUD +6H: SEE SIGMETS.
 
REMARKS: VISIBLE SATELLITE IMAGERY THROUGH 1345Z SHOWED AN ASH
PLUME EXTENDING APPROXIMATELY 345 NM NORTHWEST OF THE SUMMIT. 
HOT SPOT ACTIVITY CONTINUES TO BE VISIBLE IN SHORTWAVE IMAGERY.

NEXT ADVISORY: WILL BE ISSUED BY 2003MAR17/2030Z

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"Attached Graphic Map Depicting Ash Only" 

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