FVXX21 KNES 181931
VOLCANIC ASH ADVISORY
ISSUED: 2005NOV18/1931Z   VAAC: WASHINGTON

VOLCANO: SANTA MARIA 1402-03
LOCATION: N1445 W09133   AREA: GUATEMALA

SUMMIT ELEVATION: 12375 FT (3772 M)

ADVISORY NUMBER: 2005/36

INFORMATION SOURCE: GOES-12. GFS MODEL WINDS. 

ERUPTION DETAILS: VENTING OF STEAM AND ASH

OBS ASH DATE/TIME: 18/1915Z

OBS ASH CLOUD: SFC/FL140 10NM WIDE LINE BETWEEN
N1443 W09132 - N1428 W09146. ASH IS MOVING SW 5-10
KNOTS. 

FCST ASH CLOUD +6H: 19/0130Z NO VA EXP.

FCST ASH CLOUD +12H: 19/0730Z NO VA EXP.

FCST ASH CLOUD +18H: 19/1330Z NO VA EXP.

REMARKS: ASH FROM THE VOLCANO HAS THINNED
DRAMATICALLY AND IS VERY DIFFICULT TO DISCERN IN
VISIBLE IMAGERY.  HOT SPOT ACTIVITY HAS ALSO
DECREASED. ...

NEXT ADVISORY: WILL BE ISSUED BY 2005NOV19/0130Z

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