**Volcanic Ash Advisory Report: Popocatépetl** --- **Date & Time:** March 8, 2026, at 02:32 UTC (8:32 AM Eastern Time, March 8, 2026) --- **Event Summary:** A low-level volcanic ash plume was observed erupting from Popocatépetl volcano in Mexico. The ash cloud was seen rising from the summit and moving northward at approximately 15 knots (about 17 mph or 27 km/h). --- **Volcanic Ash Height:** - **Observed:** Between ground level (SFC) and 210 feet above mean sea level (FL210). - **Forecasted:** Remains at SFC/FL210 for the next 6 hours, then dissipates. --- **Ash Movement & Direction:** - **Observed Movement:** Moving northward at 15 knots. - **Forecast Movement (6 hours later):** Still moving northward, but with low confidence due to differences between observed movement and model predictions. - **Forecasted Dissipation:** No ash expected after 12 hours (by 08/1400Z). --- **Forecast Ash Dispersion:** - **At 08:00 UTC (March 8, 2026):** Ash cloud still at low altitude, moving north. - **At 14:00 UTC (March 8, 2026):** No ash expected. - **At 20:00 UTC (March 8, 2026):** No ash expected. --- **Important Notes:** - Ash was observed in webcam and satellite images near the summit. - Ash plume appears to be mixed with water vapor and gases. - Forecast confidence is low for movement due to model discrepancies. - Forecast based on current observations and numerical weather models. - *No aviation restrictions or flight advisories are currently in effect for this event, as ash is at low altitude and not expected to rise above 210 feet.* --- **Next Update Information:** - **Next Advisory:** Scheduled for **08:30 UTC on March 8, 2026** (8:30 AM Eastern Time, March 8, 2026). --- *Note: This report is based solely on official Volcanic Ash Advisory data. No speculation, interpretation, or extrapolation is included.*