FVXX21 KWBC 161754
VOLCANIC ASH ADVISORY
ISSUED: 2004MAR16/1800Z VAAC: WASHINGTON
VOLCANO: SOUFRIERE HILLS 1600-05
LOCATION: N1643W06211 AREA: W.INDIES
SUMMIT ELEVATION: 3002 FT (915 M)
ADVISORY NUMBER: 2004/48
INFORMATION SOURCE: GOES-12 IMAGERY. GFS MODEL WINDS
FORECAST. MONTSERRAT VOLCANO OBSERVATORY.
ERUPTION DETAILS: CONTINUING ASH VENTING
OBS ASH DATE/TIME: 16/1715Z
OBS ASH CLOUD: SFC/FL050 12 NM WIDE LINE OF ASH EXTENDING
BETWEEN N1643W06211 - N1702W06425. ASH IS MOVING W 20
KNOTS.
FCST ASH CLOUD+6H: NOT AVBL
FCST ASH CLOUD+12H: NOT AVBL
FCST ASH CLOUD+18H: NOT AVBL
REMARKS: CURRENT VISIBLE IMAGERY THROUGH 16/1715Z CONTINUES
TO SHOW A PLUME EXTENDING TO THE WEST AWAY FROM SUMMIT. THE
PLUME IS APPROXIMATELY 130 NM IN LENGTH AND 12 NM
WIDE....WALTER
NEXT ADVISORY: WILL BE ISSUED BY 2004MAR17/0000Z.
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"Attached Graphic Map Depicting Ash Only"
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