FVXX21 KWBC 111221
VOLCANIC ASH ADVISORY
ISSUED: 2004MAR11/1221Z   VAAC: WASHINGTON

VOLCANO: SOUFRIERE HILLS 1600-05
LOCATION: N1671W06218   AREA: W_INDIES

SUMMIT ELEVATION: 3002 FT (915 M)

ADVISORY NUMBER: 2004/26

INFORMATION SOURCE: PIARCO MWO. GOES-12 IMAGERY.
GFS MODEL WINDS FORECAST. 

ERUPTION DETAILS: CONTINUED ASH VENTING

OBS ASH DATE/TIME: 11/1215Z

OBS ASH CLOUD: SFC/FL060 N1720W06550 - N1716W06508
- N1704W06352 - N1650W06252 - N1646W06212 -
N1643W06211 - N1640W06341 - N1650W06456 -
N1657W06552 - N1720W06550 MOVING TO W 15-20 KNOTS.


FCST ASH CLOUD+6H: NOT AVBL

FCST ASH CLOUD+12H: NOT AVBL

FCST ASH CLOUD+18H: NOT AVBL

REMARKS: PERSISTENT PLUME OF ASH AND STEAM
CONTINUES TO STREAM WESTWARD FROM SOUFRIERE HILLS
TO ABOUT 66W.  THE PLUME IS ABOUT 35 NM SOUTH OF
ST. CROIX AND IS ABOUT 25 NM WIDE AT THE WESTERN
EDGE OF THE PLUME AND ABOUT 10 NM WIDE ON THE
EASTERN SIDE NEAR THE VOLCANO. ...GALLINA

NEXT ADVISORY: WILL BE ISSUED BY 2004MAR11/1820Z

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Attached Graphic Depicting Ash Only

-Graphic Map Depicting Ash