FVXX20 KWBC 121049
VOLCANIC ASH ADVISORY
ISSUED: 2003MAR12/1030Z   VAAC: WASHINGTON

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

SUMMIT ELEVATION: 3000 FT (915M)

ADVISORY NUMBER: 2003/270
 
INFORMATION SOURCE: GOES-8 IMAGERY. GFS MODEL WINDS FORECAST. 
  
ERUPTION DETAILS: EMISSIONS OF GASES AND ASH.
 
OBS ASH DATE/TIME: 12/0945Z
 
OBS ASH CLOUD: SFC/FL080 N1643W06211 N1632W06400 N1618W06400
N1626W06245 N1643W06211.  ASH IS MOVING W AT 15-20 KNOTS.

FCST ASH CLOUD +6H: SEE SIGMETS.
 
REMARKS: SATELLITE IMAGERY AT 12/0945Z INDICATES ASH IS HEADING W
AND EXTENDING AROUND 105 NM FROM THE SUMMIT.  A WELL DEFINED
HOTSPOT CAN BE SEEN IN SHORTWAVE IMAGERY.  KIBLER. 

NEXT ADVISORY: WILL BE ISSUED BY 2003MAR12/1630Z

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"Attached Graphic Map Depicting Ash Only" 

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