FORECAST SUMMARY: Friday, March 7: *** Welcome to the 2003 Blue Mold Forecasts !!! ***
Another trajectory ....originating in western Cuba today.... will move over northern FL Saturday night. Conditions are highly unfavorable for survivable transport of spores, and there is only about a 30% chance of showers along the trajectory Saturday night. Consequently, this is a Low Risk event for the northern FL and southern GA growing region. Growers are strongly encouraged to continue scouting their plants.
Elsewhere..... other source areas in Mexico, southern TX, and the Dominican Republic are Low Threats to other regions during the next several days.
TK
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.