FVXX21 KWBC 161754
VOLCANIC ASH ADVISORY
ISSUED: 2004MAR16/1800Z   VAAC: WASHINGTON

VOLCANO: SOUFRIERE HILLS 1600-05
LOCATION: N1643W06211   AREA: W.INDIES

SUMMIT ELEVATION: 3002 FT (915 M)

ADVISORY NUMBER: 2004/48

INFORMATION SOURCE: GOES-12 IMAGERY. GFS MODEL WINDS
FORECAST.  MONTSERRAT VOLCANO OBSERVATORY.

ERUPTION DETAILS: CONTINUING ASH VENTING

OBS ASH DATE/TIME: 16/1715Z 

OBS ASH CLOUD: SFC/FL050 12 NM WIDE LINE OF ASH EXTENDING
BETWEEN N1643W06211 - N1702W06425.  ASH IS MOVING W 20
KNOTS.

FCST ASH CLOUD+6H: NOT AVBL

FCST ASH CLOUD+12H: NOT AVBL

FCST ASH CLOUD+18H: NOT AVBL

REMARKS: CURRENT VISIBLE IMAGERY THROUGH 16/1715Z CONTINUES
TO SHOW A PLUME EXTENDING TO THE WEST AWAY FROM SUMMIT.  THE
PLUME IS APPROXIMATELY 130 NM IN LENGTH AND 12 NM
WIDE....WALTER

NEXT ADVISORY: WILL BE ISSUED BY 2004MAR17/0000Z.

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"Attached Graphic Map Depicting Ash Only" 

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