FVXX20 KWBC 241400
VOLCANIC ASH ADVISORY
ISSUED: 2002DEC24/1400Z VAAC: WASHINGTON
VOLCANO: SOUFRIERE HILLS 1600-05
LOCATION: N1643W06211 AREA: CARIBBEAN
SUMMIT ELEVATION: 3000 FT (915M)
ADVISORY NUMBER: 2002/254
INFORMATION SOURCE: GOES-8 IMAGERY. UPPER AIR SOUNDING.
ERUPTION DETAILS: ASH EMISSIONS
OBS ASH DATE/TIME: 24/1332Z
OBS ASH CLOUD: SFC/FL050 N1643W06211 N2645W06210 N1659W06247
N1642W06252 N1641W06210 N1643W06211 MOVING W 15-20 KNOTS.
FCST ASH CLOUD +6H: SEE SIGMETS.
REMARKS: A VERY THIN PLUME OF ASH CAN BE SEEN IN VISIBLE IMAGERY
THROUGH 1332Z EXTENDING ABOUT 38NM FROM THE SUMMIT. HOT SPOT
ACTIVITY HAS DIMINISHED.
NEXT ADVISORY: WILL BE ISSUED BY 2002DEC24/2000Z.
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"Attached Graphic Map Depicting Ash Only"
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