FVXX21 KWBC 280656
VOLCANIC ASH ADVISORY
ISSUED: 2003APR28/0700Z   VAAC: WASHINGTON

VOLCANO: SOUFRIERE HILLS 1600-05
LOCATION: N1643W06211    AREA: CARIBBEAN
                              
SUMMIT ELEVATION: 3000 FT (915 M) 
                              
ADVISORY NUMBER: 2003/452
 
INFORMATION SOURCE: GOES-12 IMAGERY. GFS MODEL WINDS FORECAST. 
MONTSERRAT VOLCANO OBSERVATORY. 
                   
ERUPTION DETAILS: CONTINUED EMISSION OF GASES AND ASH.
 
OBS ASH DATE/TIME: 28/0615Z
 
OBS ASH CLOUD: SFC/FL070 14 NM WIDE LINE OF ASH EXTENDING BETWEEN
N1643W06211 N1648W06315. ASH IS MOVING W 15-20 KNOTS.

FCST ASH CLOUD +6H: SEE SIGMETS
 
REMARKS: SATELLITE IMAGERY AT 28/0615Z SHOWS A PLUME OF ASH  NOW
MOVING WEST AND EXTENDING 60 NM FROM THE SUMMIT.  THE MONTSERRAT
VOLCANO OBSERVATORY INDICATES THAT ASH IS HEADING WEST AT 15-20
KNOTS. A HOTSPOT CAN BE SEEN IN SHORTWAVE IMAGERY....KIBLER

NEXT ADVISORY: WILL BE ISSUED BY 2003APR28/1300Z.

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"Attached Graphic Map Depicting Ash Only" 

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