Due to a variety of issues, the transition to our new location has been rather difficult. While we get back on our feet, the forecasts for the next several weeks will be abbreviated as follows: Detailed forecasts will be provided for the northern FL / southern GA source area. We will provide trajectories and summary information for the other sites. Should transport events from the sites in the Carribean, Mexico, or southern Texas prove threatening, we will include detailed forecasts for those events as well. We thank you for your patience while we adjust to our new surroundings!
FORECAST SUMMARY: Friday, April 11:
***** The pesky frontal system that has plagued the Southeast during the past week is finally moving away ***** A low pressure area currently sits off the NC coast. After one more day of clouds and a chance of rain in the Carolinas.... sunny to partly cloudy skies and dry weather will move into the region through the middle of next week. The southern GA / northern FL source area will not threaten other growing regions this weekend, with Low Risk to tobacco crops.
Elsewhere.... the other known sources are Low Threats this weekend.
TK
Areas at Strongly Moderate or HIGH Risk during the past week: Northern FL, southern GA, southern SC
Current Sources:
Previous Sources:
None
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.