FVXX21 KWBC 221825
VOLCANIC ASH ADVISORY
ISSUED: 2003MAY22/1820Z VAAC: WASHINGTON
VOLCANO: SOUFRIERE HILLS 1600-05
LOCATION: N1643W06211 AREA: CARIBBEAN
SUMMIT ELEVATION: 3000 FT (915 M)
ADVISORY NUMBER: 2003/549
INFORMATION SOURCE: GOES-12 IMAGERY. 12Z GUADELOUPE UPPER AIR
SOUNDING
ERUPTION DETAILS: EMISSION OF GASES AND ASH.
OBS ASH DATE/TIME: 22/1745Z.
OBS ASH CLOUD: SFC/FL070 10 NM WIDE LINE OF ASH EXTENDING BETWEEN
N1643W06211 N1700W06146 MOVING NE AT 5 TO 10 KNOTS.
FCST ASH CLOUD +6H: SEE SIGMETS
REMARKS: OBSERVED PLUME EXTENDS ABOUT 30 NM EAST NORTHEAST OF THE
SUMMIT. ASH MIGHT EXTEND FURTHER EAST NORTHEASTWARD BUT
EXTENSIVE CLOUDS COVER THE AREA.
NEXT ADVISORY: WILL BE ISSUED BY 2003MAY23/0030Z.
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"Attached Graphic Map Depicting Ash Only"
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