North Carolina State University
Cucurbit Downy Mildew Forecast
*** Epidemic Update - 19 November: New counties in FL. Downy mildew is active on watermelon and cucumber in Manatee and Hillsborough Counties, and on squash and cucumber in Palm Beach and Martin Counties. Please see the Epidemic History page for more details.
Forecast Summary: Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Weather - Southern U.S.: Continued cold and dry with a brief warming on Thursday. A reinforcing shot of cold air will arrive late Thursday into Friday, following a chilly day on Wednesday and a warmer, but still below normal for many areas, day on Thursday. Highs mostly 50's and 60's, lows mostly 30's and 40's, with the warmest readings southern TX.
OUTLOOK
Wednesday and Thursday - Low Risks all areas. The growing areas of southern SC, southern GA, southwest MS, and parts of northern FL received a freeze Tuesday night, and have been dropped from the forecasts. Portions of TX had a freeze last weekend and were dropped earlier this week.
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Wednesday and Thursday: Dry and cool conditions will be dominant, with Low Risk to cucurbits in the southern U.S..
Forecast details for the known sources are provided below.
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