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 week or two 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, March 31:
***** Low Threat to all production regions for the next two days ***** The strong frontal system from this past weekend has pushed through the Southeast and Gulf of Mexico. High pressure and cold air have followed in its wake. Mostly sunny and dry conditions are expected for the next several days while the high pressure area governs the weather in the Southeast and Gulf regions. Monday's trajectory from southern TX moves over the Ohio Valley, but conditions are very unfavorable for survivable transport and deposition. All other trajectories from the known sources do not threaten other areas on Monday or Tuesday. Low Threat for all sources Monday and Tuesday, with Low Risk to tobacco crops.
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Areas at Strongly Moderate or HIGH Risk during the past week: None
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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.