FVXX20 KWBC 261833
VOLCANIC ASH ADVISORY
ISSUED: 2003MAR26/1900Z VAAC: WASHINGTON
VOLCANO: SOUFRIERE HILLS 1600-05
LOCATION: N1643W06211 AREA: CARIBBEAN
SUMMIT ELEVATION: 3000 FT (915M)
ADVISORY NUMBER: 2003/331
INFORMATION SOURCE: GOES-8 IMAGERY. GFS MODEL WINDS FORECAST.
ERUPTION DETAILS: CONTINUOUS EMISSION OF GASES AND ASH.
OBS ASH DATE/TIME: 26/1815Z.
OBS ASH CLOUD: SFC/FL080 10 NM WIDE LINE OF ASH EXTENDING BETWEEN
N1643W06211 N1638W06244. ASH IS MOVING W 5 KNOTS.
FCST ASH CLOUD +6H: SEE SIGMETS.
REMARKS: THE WEATHER CLOUDS IN THE AREA HAVE DISSIPATED TO SHOW A
SHORT PLUME OF ASH EXTENDING TO THE WSW FROM THE VOLCANO. WITH A
MID-LEVEL TROF PASSING EARLIER TODAY...THE WINDS HAVE BECOME VERY
LIGHT NEAR MONTSERRAT ALLOWING THE ASH CLOUD INCREASE IN ALTITUDE
TO AT LEAST 8000 FT. IN THE LOWEST LEVELS SFC/FL030 LIGHT STEAM
AND CUMULUS CLOUDS CAN BE SEEN DRIFTING TO THE NW TOWARD THE
ISLAND OF NEVIS...GALLINA
NEXT ADVISORY: WILL BE ISSUED BY 2003MAR27/0100Z.
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"Attached Graphic Map Depicting Ash Only"
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