FORECAST DISCUSSION: Monday, March 3, 1997 - The general weather situation over Mexico and the Carribean appears fairly tame during the early part of this week. High pressure is dominating the region, bringing sunny skies and warm temperatures. Sources that are sporulating will be doing so under conditions unfavorable for survivable transport of the spores. No long-range disease development is expected.

THREATENING SOURCES: No seriously threatening sources.

HIGH RISK AREAS: None

• Pinar del Rio, Cuba
• Papantla, Veracruz, Mexico
• San Andres Tuxtla, Veracruz, Mexico
• Tapachula, Chiapas, Mexico
• Tepic, Nayarit, Mexico

***** 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 3 March 1997.