FORECAST DISCUSSION: Friday, March 21, 1997 - *** Threat from Cuba diminished *** Though conditions in Florida are still favorable for blue mold, there is a much lesser chance of a spore influx from Cuba from today's release. On Saturday, Florida weather will be less favorable for disease development as sunny conditions begin to dominate. This should continue through the rest of the weekend.
Conditions in S Texas are improving also. Partly cloudy and warm is the forecast through Saturday, with some increasing cloudiness on Sunday. There is little chance of local or long-range disease development this weekend.
The Mexican sources are generally non-threatening, with no long-range transport expected. However, some localized disease development is possible in the Gulf coast growing areas. Skies will be variably to mostly cloudy during the weekend, but not much rain is forecast. TK
THREATENING SOURCES: None
HIGH RISK AREAS: None
***** 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.
Web page last updated by Thomas Keever on 21 March 1997.