10 March 2003 Blue Mold Forecasts

***** Forecasts will be produced in an abbreviated format on March 10 and March 14. Forecasts will be unavailable for March 12. ***** The Forecast Center is moving to a new location on Wednesday, March 12. Forecasts will be abbreviated or suspended so that the move can proceed in an efficient manner. We will return to our regular format on Monday, March 17.

 

FORECAST SUMMARY: Monday, March 10:

The Weather...... High pressure building into the eastern U.S. is pushing a cold front through FL and the Gulf of Mexico. Enhanced cloudiness and a chance of showers are forecasted for southern FL and portions of southern and central TX on Monday and Tuesday. Other than some cloudiness in eastern Mexico, conditions near the known sources will be partly cloudy and dry for the next two days.

All sources are Low Threats on Monday and Tuesday. Trajectories do not approach any production regions of the U.S.

TK

Areas at Strongly Moderate or HIGH Risk during the past week: None


 

Current Sources:

 

Previous Sources:

None

 

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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.