FVXX20 KWBC 311553
VOLCANIC ASH ADVISORY
ISSUED: 2003MAR31/1600Z   VAAC: WASHINGTON

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

SUMMIT ELEVATION: 3000 FT (915M)

ADVISORY NUMBER: 2003/351
 
INFORMATION SOURCE: GOES-8 IMAGERY.  GFS MODEL WINDS FORECAST.

ERUPTION DETAILS: CONTINUED EMISSION OF GASES AND ASH.
 
OBS ASH DATE/TIME: 31/1515Z.
 
OBS ASH CLOUD: SFC/FL090 N1643W06211 N1637W06256 N1619W06354
N1626W06407 N1644W06248 N1643W06211 MOVING W 15-20 KNOTS.

FCST ASH CLOUD +6H: SEE SIGMETS.
 
REMARKS: SATELLITE IMAGERY AT 31/1515Z SHOWS A PLUME OF ASH 15NM
WIDE EXTENDING 120NM FROM THE SUMMIT. THE ASH IS ESTIMATED AT
FL090. 

NEXT ADVISORY: WILL BE ISSUED BY 2003MAR31/2200Z.

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"Attached Graphic Map Depicting Ash Only" 

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