Irene

It looks like Hurricane Irene is coming toward north, and may hit Eastern VA during this weekend.  The predicted path moved eastward since a day ago, so, hopefully it will… Read more

Disease risks from this week’s rain

I was out to the eastern shore for an extension trip and missed the rain event!  During 8/23-24, Winchester area received around 0.29 inches of rain.  The event started from… Read more

Disease risks from yesterday’s rain and more rains in the forecast

Winchester area received 0.42 inches of rain during August 18-19, resulting in 26 hours at an average of 68F. It was long and warm enough for both downy mildew and… Read more

Disease risks from weekend’s rain

Finally!  Winchester area had decent rain events over the weekend.  The rain event started from 7:40PM on Thursday (we missed the one earlier that day, although other northern VA area… Read more

Disease risks of last week

Winchester area experienced much needed rain events during last week (8/3 to 8/4 and 8/5).  [note: I’m at a meeting right now and I didn’t have a time to update… Read more

Disease risks from yesterday’s rain and some rains in the forecast

Well, I almost missed it, but we (Winchester area) had a short rain event started from Saturday night around 11:20 PM, lasted until 12:00 AM or so Sunday.  Although it… Read more

Disease risks from yesterday’s rain + meeting info.

Boy, it was some strong wind we experienced during a thunderstorm yesterday!  I saw a few trees fell down in the downtown Winchester.  That storm brought about 0.38 inches of… Read more

Chance of rain during this weekend.

There is a chance of rain this afternoon (50%).  More importantly, there is a heat advisory issued throughout northern VA.  Dulles airport recorded historical high (99F) yesterday.  Please be careful… Read more

Chance of rain tomorrow and Tuesday (7/19-20/2010)

There are some chance of rain (30-40%) predicted tomorrow and then Tuesday.  At this point the main concern will be downy mildew on foliages and also late season rots. Read more

Late seson rots management tips

There are chance of rain (40-70% across the state) predicted during tonight to Saturday. We really need some rains, so, I’m hoping that we all will get a decent rain. … Read more
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