FVXX21 KWBC 271236
VOLCANIC ASH ADVISORY
ISSUED: 2003APR27/1300Z   VAAC: WASHINGTON

VOLCANO: SOUFRIERE HILLS 1600-05
LOCATION: N1643W06211    AREA: CARIBBEAN
                              
SUMMIT ELEVATION: 3000 FT (915 M) 
                              
ADVISORY NUMBER: 2003/449
 
INFORMATION SOURCE: GOES-12 IMAGERY. GFS MODEL WINDS FORECAST. 
                   
ERUPTION DETAILS: CONTINUED EMISSION OF GASES AND ASH.
 
OBS ASH DATE/TIME: 27/0615Z
 
OBS ASH CLOUD: SFC/FL070 14 NM WIDE LINE OF ASH EXTENDING BETWEEN
N1643W06211 N1734W06325. ASH IS MOVING NW 15 KNOTS.

FCST ASH CLOUD +6H: SEE SIGMETS
 
REMARKS: LATEST SATELLITE IMAGERY THRU 27/1215Z SHOWS ASH PLUME
MOVING WNW AND EXTENDING 85 NM FROM THE SUMMIT. THE ASH IS
MOVING PARALLEL TO THE ST. KITTS COASTLINE AND IS ABOUT 4
NMI OFFSHORE AT THIS TIME....GALLINA 

NEXT ADVISORY: WILL BE ISSUED BY 2003APR27/1900Z.

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"Attached Graphic Map Depicting Ash Only" 

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