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: Monday, April 21:
***** Active weather in the Southeast today as a cold front moves through the region ***** Monday's trajectories from northern FL and southern GA move ENE. Conditions will be mixed to mostly favorable for disease development. Recent information indicates the source remains weak. Moderate Risk on Monday for southern GA and northern FL. Low Risk elsewhere. Conditions will be improving on Tuesday after the cold front passes. Low Risk to tobacco crops in the Southeast on Tuesday.
***** Elsewhere, the other known sources are Low Threats Monday and Tuesday.
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Areas at Strongly Moderate or
HIGH Risk during the past week: None
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.