19 April 2004 Blue Mold Forecasts

FORECAST SUMMARY: Monday, April 19:

Monday and Tuesday: All the known or potential sources are Low Threats Monday and Tuesday. Trajectories do not approach other growing regions. High pressure continues to govern the weather over the southeast U.S. and eastern Gulf of Mexico. Low Risk for growers in the U.S. the next two days.

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

Current Sources:

• Pinar del Rio, Cuba
• Papantla, Veracruz, Mexico
• Tepic, Nayarit, Mexico
• Corpus Christi, Texas

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.