2009-03-23 02:04:08
As of 2:00AM March 23, 2009, AVO has recorded FOUR large explosions at Redoubt volcano at the following times:
March 22 10:38PM
March 22 11:02PM
March 23 12:14AM
March 23 01:39AM
The National Weather Service has issued an Ashfall Advisory. Link:
National Weather Service, Anchorage Forecast Office - Redoubt Coordination
Latest tv news, an hour after the 4th eruption, is saying they are not expecting much ash fall in Anchorage, at this time. However Alaska Air is diverting it's inbound flights. Airport is still open at this time. Upper level winds are blowing towards Anchorage, at the 40,000 ft level. Most of the ash fall at this time is expected in the Susitna valley, north of the volcano. Anchorage has not activated emergency services yet. The Mat-Su valley, apparently has.