FORECAST SUMMARY: Monday, April 22:
*** Disease Update - 19 April: Additional counties in Florida now have blue mold. *** Tom Kucharek informs us that both Lafayette and Madison counties have reported blue mold in the field. Blue mold is present in Gilchrist County, and may also be present in Columbia County, though this is currently unconfirmed. This brings the total of FL counties with blue mold to 5, perhaps 6.
*** Reviewing Sunday's forecast ..... mixed sky conditions prevailed over eastern NC on Sunday. The trajectory moved slowly north, then eastward over eastern VA and southern MD. Rainfall along the forecast trajectory was limited to the Sunday night portion over VA and MD. This resulted in less favorable conditions than were anticipated earlier. There was Moderate Risk to southern and eastern VA and southern MD on Sunday, with Low Risk elsewhere.
*** Monday and Tuesday.... Unfavorable weather for disease development is expected during the next few days *** This weekend's cold front is moving through the Southeast today and tonight. Some cloudiness and a ragged line of light rain are associated with the front. Limited chances for disease development are expected. Cooler and drier air and clear skies will move in behind the front. Moderate Risk on Monday for east-central NC and the northern and central coastal plains of NC. Low Risk elsewhere. Low Risk for all areas on Tuesday.
TK
Serious Threats: NONE
HIGH RISK areas: None
Current Sources:
Previous Sources:
Pinar del Rio, Cuba
Santiago, Dominican Republic
Papantla, Veracruz, Mexico
Tepic, Nayarit, Mexico
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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.