FORECAST DISCUSSION: Monday, August 21:
*** Regional Weather - Lower mid-Atlantic/TN-OH Valleys northward through the eastern Great Lakes and Northeast: High pressure centered over the eastern Great Lakes will shift to the east during the forecast period. A frontal system will approach from the west. Sunny to partly cloudy and dry both days for the eastern Seaboard areas. Dry today for the eastern Lakes, Ohio Valley, and southern Applachian Mountains. Chance of showers for the Ohio Valley by Tuesday afternoon, with a chance of showers for southern Ontario and the southern Appalachian Mountains by Tuesday night. Highs in the 70's and 80's both days. Lows mostly in the 50's and 60's.
*** Little danger from long-range transport Monday and Tuesday *** Low Risk for growers along the East Coast and the southern Appalachian Mountains both days. Growers in the Ohio Valley and southern Ontario are at Low Risk today, Moderate Risk Tuesday.
*** The 2000 bluemold county disease map is now available. Follow the link below or from our Homepage ***
*** International disease reports are now online *** Links to these reports can be found on our homepage and on the page with all the forecasts for 2000.
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Seriously Threatening Sources: None
HIGH RISK areas: None
Blue Mold in the Field (click on small image for larger image)
What should one look for?
*** New for 2000 *** Climate Outlooks and Epidemic Prognoses
County Map of New and Existing Outbreaks, 2000
(Red = New, 1 to 7 days; Blue = Active, > 7 days; Green = Old)
Current Sources:
Previous Sources:
Southern GA / northern FL
Pinar del Rio, Cuba
Papantla, Mexico
Tepic, Mexico
***** NOTE: These forecasts/outlooks only apply to disease development from airborne transport of spores!!! We do not have the capability to ascertain blue mold development by other means, such as transplanting of infected seedlings, nor will we attempt to do so. Please consult the Extension Service personnel in your area if you have concerns about these matters! *****
This service is provided by the North Carolina State University departments of Plant Pathology and Marine, Earth, and Atmospheric Sciences.
