FVXX22 KWBC 242257
VOLCANIC ASH ADVISORY            
ISSUED: 2003MAY24/2255Z      VAAC: WASHINGTON

VOLCANO: ANATAHAN 0804-20
LOCATION: N1621E14540    AREA: MARIANA ISLANDS
 
SUMMIT ELEVATION: 2585 FT (788 M)

ADVISORY NUMBER: 2003/061
 
INFORMATION SOURCE:  GOES-9 IMAGERY. GFS MODEL WINDS FORECAST.
  
ERUPTION DETAILS: CONTINUOUS ASH AND GAS EMISSION SINCE MAY 10. 
 
OBS ASH DATE/TIME: 24/2213Z
 
OBS ASH CLOUD: SFC/FL190 42 NM WIDE LINE OF ASH EXTENDING BETWEEN 
N1622E14540 N1436E14930.  ASH IS MOVING SE 15 KNOTS.

FCST ASH CLOUD +6H: SEE SIGMETS AND VAFTAD. 

REMARKS: A THICK PLUME CONTINUES TO EXTEND SOUTHEAST (116
DEGREES) FROM THE VOLCANO. THE PLUME IS AROUND 250 NM LONG AND
42 NM WIDE. THE PLUME IS ESTIMATED BELOW FL190.

NEXT ADVISORY: WILL BE ISSUED BY 2003MAY25/2300Z.

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"Attached Graphic Map Depicting Ash Only" 

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