FORECAST DISCUSSION: Monday, August 7: *** The Ohio Valley and the southern Appalachain Mountains are the focal points early this week. *** A front that is just south of the Great Lakes will wobble around that region during the next two days. Hot and muggy air remains in place over much of the eastern United States. Locations closest to the front will be at greatest risk. Growers in the Ohio Valley are at Strongly Moderate Risk Monday and Tuesday. The southern Appalachian Mountains are at Moderate Risk Monday and Tuesday. Growers in MD, PA, and southern New England are at Moderate Risk today, but Low Risk on Tuesday. Growers in southern Ontario, central VA, and central and eastern NC are at Low Risk both days.
*** 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.
