FORECAST DISCUSSION: Wednesday, March 5, 1997 - A broad area of high pressure centered in the southern plains is controlling the weather for most of Mexico. Sunny conditions prevail, though the easterly flow may bring some low clouds and /or light rain to the Mexican Gulf Coast. No long-range disease development is expected from any sources during the next couple of days. However, chances of localized development may be enhanced in the eastern Mexico growing areas due to the moist flow from the Gulf. TK

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 5 March 1997.