***** The Weather ***** A stationary front lies along the Southeast coast. The front will drift inland and to the north on Saturday and then begin to slowly weaken. A steady stream of moisture will continue to pour into the Southeast and mid-Atlantic states during the next several day, aided by a strong area of high pressure building into the northern areas. Rain is likely in the lower mid-Atlantic states on Friday with a good chance of showers in the mountains. The chance of showers will spread north during the weekend. Isolated to scattered showers may occur in the Ohio Valley. Dry weather expected in southern Ontario. Highs mostly in the 60's and 70's with lows in the upper 50's and 60's.
***** The Forecast *****
In the lower mid-Atlantic region.... active weather is expected for the next several days. Trajecories move to the southwest and west. There is HIGH RISK for eastern and central NC and southside VA Friday through Sunday.
In the southern Appalachian Mountains..... favorable conditions are expected each day as trajectories move to the southwest and west. On Friday, there is HIGH RISK for the eastern slopes, Moderate Risk for central and western areas. There is Strongly Moderate Risk Saturday and Sunday for the entire mountain region.
In the Ohio Valley.... mostly unfavorable weather is expected on Friday. Mixed conditions are expected Saturday and Sunday. Trajectories move to the west Friday and Saturday. Slow movement north is expected on Sunday. On Friday, Weakly Moderate Risk for northern TN with Low Risk elsewhere. Saturday and Sunday, there is Moderate Risk for northern TN, central and western KY, and southern IN. Low Risk elsewhere.
In the Northeast.... conditions are unfavorable on Friday. Favorable weather will spread to the north Saturday and Sunday. Trajectories move the southwest Friday, to the northwest and north Saturday and Sunday. Low Risk for southeast PA and southern New England on Friday, with Moderate Risk for MD. Strongly Moderate Risk for southeast PA on Saturday and Sunday. Low Risk for southern New England on Saturday, Moderate Risk on Sunday.
In southern Ontario, unfavorable weather is expected, with Low Risk for crops in that region.
TK
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Pinar del Rio, Cuba
Santiago, Dominican Republic
Papantla, Veracruz, Mexico
Tepic, Nayarit, Mexico
Local Weather in North Carolina is available from the WRAL-TV5 Weather Center, which also has links to other weather sites.
***** 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.