FORECAST DISCUSSION: Monday, July 3: *** A frontal system is situated from the lower Great Lakes into the Northeast *** During the next two days, the more favorable weather for disease development will be found near the front, while conditions in the southern Appalachians and the lower mid-Atlantic will be unfavorable to somewhat favorable. Future movements of the front remain uncertain. The risk assessments are as follows:
Growers in southern New England and southeast PA are at Moderate Risk both days. Southern Ontario growers are at HIGH RISK today, Low Risk Tuesday. Eastern KY, the southern Appalachian Mountains, and eastern NC are at Low Risk today. Eastern NC and the mountains will be at Moderate Risk on Tuesday, and there is Strongly Moderate Risk for eastern KY growers on Tuesday.
*** Detailed forecast are unavailable for today. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused !! ***
*** 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: southern Ontario
HIGH RISK areas: southern Ontario
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:
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.
