FVXX20 KWBC 201257
VOLCANIC ASH ADVISORY
ISSUED: 2003MAR20/1300Z   VAAC: WASHINGTON

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

SUMMIT ELEVATION: 3000 FT (915M)

ADVISORY NUMBER: 2003/304
 
INFORMATION SOURCE: GOES-8 IMAGERY. GFS MODEL WINDS FORECAST
  
ERUPTION DETAILS: CONTINUOUS EMISSION OF GASES AND ASH.
 
OBS ASH DATE/TIME: 20/1215Z
 
OBS ASH CLOUD: SFC/FL100 22 NM WIDE LINE OF ASH EXTENDING BETWEEN
N1643W06211 N1600w06306 MOVING SW 10-15 KNOTS.

FCST ASH CLOUD +6H: SEE SIGMETS.
 
REMARKS: VISIBLE IMAGERY THROUGH 1215Z SHOWED A PLUME EXTENDING
APPROXIMATELY 69 KM TO THE SOUTHWEST OF THE SUMMIT.  A PROMINENT
HOT SPOT PERSISTS IN SHORTWAVE INFRARED IMAGERY.  TURK

NEXT ADVISORY: WILL BE ISSUED BY 2003MAR20/1900Z

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"Attached Graphic Map Depicting Ash Only" 

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