FORECAST DISCUSSION: Monday, May 29: *** Favorable weather will linger in the Carolinas on Monday, with unfavorable conditions otherwise *** A low pressure area just off the NC coast is creating some unsettled weather today. Skies are cloudy in much of the Carolinas and VA and some showers are possible today. Fair skies dominate in the Southeast, and as the Low moves to the east, conditions will improve in the lower mid-Atlantic overnight. There is Strongly Moderate Risk for eastern NC today, and Moderate Risk for eastern SC. Low Risk elsewhere on Monday. All growers are at Low Risk on Tuesday.
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 29 May 2000.