FORECAST DISCUSSION: Monday, July 12: *** Favorable conditions will prevail in the mid-Atlantic and the southern Appalachian Mountains Monday and Tuesday *** A stationary front is hung up in the Southeast and mid-Atlantic states. The following areas are at HIGH RISK today and Tuesday: Southeast VA, eastern and south-central NC, eastern and northern SC, and the mountains of NC.
*** Conditions in the eastern Ohio Valley are favorable on Monday but will be less favorable on Tuesday. Growers in southeast KY, northeast TN, and extreme southwest VA are at HIGH RISK on Monday. These areas will be at Low Risk on Tuesday. Other sources in the Ohio Valley are Low Threats both days, with Low Risk to growers.
*** In the northern mid-Atlantic and New England, growers are at Low Risk on Monday. Conditions will deteriorate on Tuesday, however. Growers in southern PA and southern New England will be at Moderate Risk on Tuesday as clouds and the chance of rain move into those regions. TK
Blue Mold Active in the Plant Bed and Greenhouse (click on small image for larger image)
What should one look for?
Seriously Threatening Sources: Eastern NC, NC mountains, southeast KY
HIGH RISK areas: Southeast VA, eastern and south-central NC, eastern and northern SC, the NC mountains, northeast TN, extreme southwest VA, and southeast KY
*** NEW FEATURE ***
County Map of New and Existing Outbreaks, 1999
(Red = New, 1 to 7 days; Blue = Active, > 7 days; Green = Old)
Current Sources:
Previous Sources:
San Antonio de los Banos, Cuba
Papantla, Veracruz, Mexico
Tepic, Nayarit, Mexico
Corpus Christi, Texas
Tifton, Georgia
***** 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.
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