FORECAST DISCUSSION: Monday, July 31: *** All sources are Serious Threats early this week *** Warm, moist air is being driven northward across the eastern United States by the big Bermuda High sitting off the Atlantic coast. Partly to mostly cloudy skies with mainly afternoon showers and thunderstorms will be the rule for the next few days. On Monday..... growers in the lower mid-Atlantic region, the southern Appalachian Mountains, and southern New England will be at HIGH RISK. Growers in the Ohio Valley, southern Ontario, southern PA, and MD are at Strongly Moderate Risk. On Tuesday... southern New England will again be at HIGH RISK, while all other growers will be at Strongly Moderate Risk. Risk levels may not remain this high in the extended period, but the chance of showers will not leave the forecast for most areas this week.
*** 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.
TK
Seriously Threatening Sources: ALL
HIGH RISK areas: southern New England, southern Appalachian Mountains, central and eastern NC, south-central VA. Many other areas at Strongly Moderate Risk.
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.
