**Santa Maria Volcanic Ash Advisory Report** **Date & Time:** June 6, 2026, at 14:39 UTC (10:39 AM EDT) --- **Event Summary:** A new volcanic eruption occurred at Santa Maria Volcano in Guatemala. Ash was observed rising from the summit and moving northeast at 15 knots (about 17 mph). --- **Volcanic Ash Height:** Ash cloud reached up to **FL140** (14,000 feet above mean sea level). --- **Ash Movement & Direction:** - **Observed movement:** Moving northeast at 15 knots (17 mph) from the summit. - **Forecast movement (6 hours later):** Still moving northeast, with similar direction and height. - **Forecast movement (12 hours later):** No more volcanic ash expected. - **Forecast movement (18 hours later):** No volcanic ash expected. --- **Forecast Ash Dispersion:** - Ash will remain localized near the summit for up to 6 hours. - After 12 hours, ash is expected to have dissipated. - No ash expected beyond 18 hours after the eruption. --- **Important Notes:** - The ash cloud was observed via satellite (GOES-19), webcam, and numerical weather models. - Movement and height forecasts are based on current weather models. - The eruption was short-lived and localized, with no sustained plume. - Ash dispersion is not expected to affect widespread areas beyond the immediate vicinity. --- **Next Update Information:** Next advisory will be issued by **June 6, 2026, at 20:30 UTC** (4:30 PM EDT). --- *Note: This is a factual summary based on official Volcanic Ash Advisory data. No speculation or interpretation has been added.*