FORECAST DISCUSSION: Friday, March 31: *** Complicated situation evolving in the Southeast this weekend *** Another weather system in the southern Plains will move toward the Southeast this weekend.On Friday.... growers are at Low Risk of disease development. On Saturday.... conditions will become somewhat favorable for survivable transport and later deposition. There is Moderate Risk for growers in southwest NC, eastern TN, extreme southeast KY, and extreme southwest VA. On Sunday.... elevated risk for growers in FL, GA, and the Carolinas appears likely, but much depends on the behavior of the system now in the Plains. New forecasts will be produced on Sunday to address this situation. Elsewhere.... the other sources are Low Threats this weekend, posing little danger to growers.
TK
Seriously Threatening Sources: None Friday and Saturday
HIGH RISK areas: None Friday and Saturday
*** New for 2000 *** Climate Outlooks and Epidemic Prognoses
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 31 March 2000.