FORECAST DISCUSSION: Friday, March 17: *** All sources are Low Threats this weekend. *** Trajectories from the current sources do not move toward any other growing areas. The lone exception may occur on Sunday, when the trajectory from Cuba may move northward toward the United States. However, the evolving weather situation remains uncertain for this region. Sunday's episode will be watched and new forecasts issued if necessary. Other than the chance of localized disease development in Cuba and the east coast of Mexico, there is Low Risk to growers Friday through Sunday.
Sunday Update: The Cuban source is a Low Threat to the U.S. on Sunday. Skies are mostly sunny near the source region. The trajectory moves slowly northwest.... remaining well off the Florida coast through 48 hours. Very little danger to the Florida production areas. TK
Seriously Threatening Sources: None
HIGH RISK areas: None
Current Sources:
Previous Sources:
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***** 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.
Web page last updated by Thomas Keever on 17 March 2000.