FVXX20 KWBC 161603
VOLCANIC ASH ADVISORY 
ISSUED: 2003APR16/1600Z   VAAC: WASHINGTON

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

SUMMIT ELEVATION: 3000 FT (915M)

ADVISORY NUMBER: 2003/416
 
INFORMATION SOURCE: GOES-12 IMAGERY. GFS MODEL WINDS FORECAST

ERUPTION DETAILS: CONTINUED EMISSION OF GASES AND ASH.
 
OBS ASH DATE/TIME: 16/1515Z
 
OBS ASH CLOUD: SFC/FL070 20 NM WIDE LINE OF ASH EXTENDING BETWEEN
N1643W06211 N1706W06240. ASH IS MOVING NW 15-20 KNOTS.

FCST ASH CLOUD +6H: SEE SIGMETS.
 
REMARKS: VISIBLE IMAGERY SHOWS A NARROW PLUME OF ASH EXTENDING TO
THE NORTHWEST. THE LEADING EDGE OF THE ASH IS APPROXIMATELY 45 NM
FROM THE SUMMIT.

NEXT ADVISORY: WILL BE ISSUED BY 2003APR16/2200Z.

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"Attached Graphic Map Depicting Ash Only" 

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