FORECAST SUMMARY: Monday, March 4: *** Welcome to the 2002 Blue Mold Forecasts !!! *** We begin with four sources: one in western Cuba, one on each coast of Mexico, and one to represent any possible blue mold on the wild tobacco of southern Texas.
Weekend Update: The growing areas of southern GA and northern FL were threatened this weekend by a transport event from western Cuba on Saturday. This region was at Strongly Moderate Risk for this event. Please refer to the Pinar del Rio forecast for more details.
Monday and Tuesday: All known sources are Low Threats. There is Low Risk to production areas of the U.S. Some localized disease development is possible in western Cuba and eastern Mexico. TK
Forecast Note: It was necessary to bring the forecasts down this morning to make some corrections. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Serious Threats: None
HIGH RISK areas: None
Current Sources:
Previous Sources:
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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.