FORECAST DISCUSSION: Thursday, August 12: *** Special Update - Threat to southern Canada *** Trajectories from parts of eastern and northern Kentucky are moving northward toward the growing areas of southern Ontario, Canada today. Conditions for survivable transport are mixed. Good chance of showers and/or thunderstorms along the pathways tonight and Friday. Washout could occur near the sources but is more likely north of the Ohio River. Moderate Risk for growers in southeast IN, southern OH, and southern Ontario. Trajectories are given below. TK
***** 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.
