FVXX21 KWBC 301834
VOLCANIC ASH ADVISORY           
ISSUED: 2003APR30/1900Z   VAAC: WASHINGTON

VOLCANO: SOUFRIERE HILLS 1600-05
LOCATION: N1643W06211    AREA: CARIBBEAN
                              
SUMMIT ELEVATION: 3000 FT (915 M) 
                              
ADVISORY NUMBER: 2003/462
 
INFORMATION SOURCE: GOES-12 IMAGERY. GFS MODEL WINDS FORECAST. 
                   
ERUPTION DETAILS: CONTINUED EMISSION OF GASES AND ASH.
 
OBS ASH DATE/TIME: 30/1815Z
 
OBS ASH CLOUD: SFC/FL060 N1643W06211 N1657W6227 N1656W06236
N1640W06237 N1643W06211 MOVING WEST AT 15 KNOTS.

FCST ASH CLOUD +6H: SEE SIGMETS
 
REMARKS: THERE ARE QUITE A BIT OF CIRRUS CLOUDS FLOATING OVER THE
EASTERN CARRIBEAN CURRENTLY THAT DISCERNING THE LIGHT ASH AND
CIRRUS IS VERY DIFFICULT.  HOWEVER...AN AREA OF ASH AND STEAM CAN
BE SEEN VERY CLOSE TO THE ISLAND OF MONTSERRAT. WINDS IN THE AREA
ARE AIDING THE ASH MOVEMENT TO THE WEST AT THIS TIME....GALLINA 

NEXT ADVISORY: WILL BE ISSUED BY 2003MAY01/0100Z.

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"Attached Graphic Map Depicting Ash Only" 

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