FVXX21 KWBC 171154
VOLCANIC ASH ADVISORY
ISSUED: 2004MAR17/1200Z   VAAC: WASHINGTON

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

SUMMIT ELEVATION: 3002 FT (915 M)

ADVISORY NUMBER: 2004/51

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

ERUPTION DETAILS: CONTINUOUS ASH VENTING.

OBS ASH DATE/TIME: 17/1115Z.

OBS ASH CLOUD: SFC/FL050 32 NM LINE BETWEEN N1643W06211 -
N1653W06416 - N1714W06543 - N1713W06619.  ASH IS MOVING W
20-25 KNOTS.             

FCST ASH CLOUD+6H: NOT AVBL

FCST ASH CLOUD+12H: NOT AVBL

FCST ASH CLOUD+18H: NOT AVBL

REMARKS: VISIBLE IMAGERY SHOWED A PLUME EXTENDING FOR
APPROXIMATELY 240 NM WEST NORTHWEST OF THE SUMMIT BEFORE IT
BECAME TOO DIFFUSE TO DETECT.  A PILOT REPORT AT 1130Z
INDICATED ASH HEIGHTS OF BETWEEN FL030 AND FL050. TURK.

NEXT ADVISORY: WILL BE ISSUED BY 2004MAR17/1800Z.

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"Attached Graphic Map Depicting Ash Only" 

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