FVXX20 KWBC 201600
VOLCANIC ASH ADVISORY
ISSUED: 2003JAN20/1600Z    VAAC: WASHINGTON

VOLCANO: SOUFRIERE HILLS   1600-05
LOCATION: N1643W06211    AREA: CARIBBEAN

SUMMIT ELEVATION: 3000 FT (915M)

ADVISORY NUMBER: 2003/073
 
INFORMATION SOURCE: GOES-8 IMAGERY.  GFS MODEL WINDS FORECAST.
       
ERUPTION DETAILS: FAINT ASH AND STEAM EMISSION.
 
OBS ASH DATE/TIME: 20/1515Z.

OBS ASH CLOUD: SFC/FL060 20 NM WIDE LINE OF ASH EXTENDING BETWEEN
N1643W06211 N1621W06413. ASH IS MOVING W 15 KNOTS.

FCST ASH CLOUD +6H: SEE SIGMETS.
 
REMARKS: VISIBLE IMAGERY SHOWS A FAINT PLUME OF ASH AND STEAM EXTENDING
TO THE WEST OF THE VOLCANO. THE ASH IS ESTIMATED TO FL060.
                          
NEXT ADVISORY: WILL BE ISSUED BY 2003JAN20/2200Z.

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"Attached Graphic Map Depicting Ash Only" 

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