FORECAST SUMMARY: Friday, April 20:
*** There is a possible threat to the growing areas in Missouri on Friday *** The degree of disease activity on the wild tobacco in southern Texas is largely uncertain. However, the potential exists for airborne spores from this area to be transported and deposited in Missouri Friday night. There is Moderate Risk on Friday for the Missouri production regions. Regions beyond Missouri are at Low Risk from Friday's transport episode. On Saturday and Sunday, trajectories from the southern Texas region do not threaten other areas.
*** In the Southeast U. S. ...... strong high pressure will rule the weather during the weekend. Sky conditions will be unfavorable for survivable transport, and dry weather will continue near the known sources. The sources in NC, FL, and western Cuba are Low Threats Friday through Sunday.
TK
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?
(Red = New, 1 to 7 days; Blue = Active, > 7 days; Green = Old)
Climate Outlooks and Epidemic Prognoses
Current Sources:
Previous Sources:
Papantla, Veracruz, Mexico
Tepic, Nayarit, 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.