FVXX21 KWBC 301323
VOLCANIC ASH ADVISORY
ISSUED: 2003SEP30/1330Z VAAC: WASHINGTON
 
VOLCANO: SOUFRIERE HILLS 1600-05
LOCATION: N1643W06211    AREA: CARIBBEAN
                              
SUMMIT ELEVATION: 3000 FT (915 M)

ADVISORY NUMBER: 2003/607

INFORMATION SOURCE: GOES-12 IMAGERY.

ERUPTION DETAILS: ASH VENTING AT 30/1200Z.
 
OBS ASH DATE/TIME: 30/1302Z
 
OBS ASH CLOUD: SFC/FL100 7 NM WIDE LINE BETWEEN
N1643W06211 N1631W06242.  ASH IS MOVING W 10-15 KNOTS.

FCST ASH CLOUD +6H: SEE SIGMETS.
 
REMARKS: THE MONTSERRAT VOLCANO OBSERVATORY REPORTED AN
ASH VENTING OCCURRED AROUND 1200Z WITH ASH REPORTED TO BE
MOVING WEST AT FL080.  SATELLITE IMAGERY THROUGH 30/1302Z
INDICATES A FAIRLY THICK PLUME OF ASH EXTENDING TO THE
WEST SOUTHWEST OF THE VOLCANO.

NEXT ADVISORY: WILL BE ISSUED BY 2003SEP30/1930Z

             
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"Attached Graphic Map Depicting Ash Only" 

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