FVXX21 KWBC 241245
VOLCANIC ASH ADVISORY
ISSUED: 2003APR24/1300Z   VAAC: WASHINGTON

VOLCANO: SOUFRIERE HILLS 1600-05
LOCATION: N1643W06211    AREA: CARIBBEAN
                              
SUMMIT ELEVATION: 3000 FT (915 M) 
                              
ADVISORY NUMBER: 2003/437
 
INFORMATION SOURCE: GOES-12 IMAGERY. GFS MODEL WINDS FORECAST.

ERUPTION DETAILS: CONTINUED EMISSION OF GASES AND ASH.
 
OBS ASH DATE/TIME: 24/1215Z
 
OBS ASH CLOUD: SFC/FL060 N1643W06211 N1640W06228 N1619W06250
N1620W06305 N1613W06300 N1606W06300 N1606W06256 N1630W06230
N1637W06211 N1640W06208 N1643W06211 MOVING W 5-10 KNOTS. 

FCST ASH CLOUD +6H: SEE SIGMETS
 
REMARKS:  ASH CAN BE SEEN ON MORNING VISIBLE IMAGERY EXTENDING
50-55 NM TO THE SW OF THE SUMMIT BUT DRIFTING WESTWARD.  MOVEMENT
BASED ON CLOUD DRIFT MEASUREMENT AND WINDS FORECAST MODEL.  IN
ADDITION...A HOT SPOT HAS BEEN CONTINUOUSLY OBSERVED AT THE
SUMMIT. TEB

NEXT ADVISORY: WILL BE ISSUED BY 2003APR24/1900Z.

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"Attached Graphic Map Depicting Ash Only" 

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