FVXX20 KWBC 240140
VOLCANIC ASH ADVISORY
ISSUED: 2003MAR24/0200Z   VAAC: WASHINGTON

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

SUMMIT ELEVATION: 3000 FT (915M)

ADVISORY NUMBER: 2003/320
 
INFORMATION SOURCE: GOES-8 IMAGERY. GFS MODEL WINDS FORECAST
GUADELOUPE UPPER AIR SOUNDING 

ERUPTION DETAILS: CONTINUOUS EMISSION OF GASES AND ASH.
 
OBS ASH DATE/TIME: 24/0115Z
 
OBS ASH CLOUD: SFC/FL060 10 NM WIDE LINE OF ASH EXTENDING BETWEEN
N1643W06211 N1642W0622. ASH IS MOVING W 10-15 KNOTS.

FCST ASH CLOUD +6H: SEE SIGMETS.
 
REMARKS: THE AREA OF ASH THAT WAS MOVING TO THE NORTH HAS BECOME
TOO DIFFUSE TO BE SEEN IN SATELLITE IMAGERY.  A SMALL AREA OF ASH
NOW EXTENDS TO THE WEST WITH THE LEADING EDGE AT POINT
N1642W06222. THE ASH IS ESTIMATED AT FL060. A HOT SPOT CONTINUES
IN SHORTWAVE IMAGERY.  

NEXT ADVISORY: WILL BE ISSUED BY 2003MAR24/0800Z

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"Attached Graphic Map Depicting Ash Only" 

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