FVXX20 KWBC 122347   
VOLCANIC ASH ADVISORY
ISSUED: 2003APR12/2345Z   VAAC: WASHINGTON

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

SUMMIT ELEVATION: 3000 FT (915M)

ADVISORY NUMBER: 2003/401
 
INFORMATION SOURCE: GOES-12 IMAGERY. GFS MODEL WINDS FORECAST.

ERUPTION DETAILS: CONTINUED EMISSION OF GASES AND ASH.
 
OBS ASH DATE/TIME: 12/2315Z.
 
OBS ASH CLOUD: ASH NOT IDENTIFIABLE FROM SATELLITE DATA.  WINDS
SFC/FL070 MOVING NW 15-20 KNOTS.

FCST ASH CLOUD +6H: SEE SIGMETS.
 
REMARKS: ASH HAD BECOME EITHER TOO DIFFUSE OR TOO LOW IN ALTITUDE
TO BE DETECTED IN SATELLITE IMAGERY THROUGH 2315Z.

NEXT ADVISORY: WILL BE ISSUED BY 2003APR13/0600Z.

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