FORECAST DISCUSSION: Friday, May 26: *** The weather will be mostly unfavorable for disease development Friday and Saturday, and somewhat favorable on Sunday *** No long-range transport is expected this weekend. Any disease development should occur near the known sources. Sky conditions on Friday and Saturday will be mostly unfavorable for survivable transport and there's little chance of rain. There is Weakly Moderate Risk for southern GA and northern FL. Low Risk otherwise. On Sunday.... a cold front will approach the eastern U.S. Trajectories move rapidly to the ENE under partly to mostly cloudy skies. Afternoon showers and thunderstorms are possible for many areas, but the expected speed and direction of the trajectories will limit the threat to growers. Moderate Risk on Sunday for eastern NC, southeast GA, and northern FL.
TK
Seriously Threatening Sources: None
HIGH RISK areas: None
Blue Mold Active in the Plant Bed and Greenhouse (click on small image for larger image)
What should one look for?
*** New for 2000 *** Climate Outlooks and Epidemic Prognoses
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.
Web page last updated by Thomas Keever on 26 May 2000.