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Hartford Disease Report: Wetting events since 4/4 (Report issued 4/18/2024 21:39 )

Wetting periods start with rainfall (at least 0.01 inch) and continue until the start of at least eight hours without moisture (rainfall, leaf wetness, high relative humidity). Wetting periods are classified as "ongoing" until eight consecutive dry hours have passed. After that, the official end of the wetting period is recorded (the start of the 8 hour dry period).

Time period assessed for wetting events: 3/4 to 4/18/2024. Events between 4/4 and 4/18/2024 shown.


Select leaf wetness sensor for analysis:
Wet Period Station Start of wetting period End of wetting period Duration (Hrs.) Avg temp (F) Rainfall (in.) Apple Scab (leaf) Cherry Leaf Spot Grape Leaf Black Rot
1 Hartford 4/7 6-7PM 4/7 8-9PM Wet: 3
Span: 3
47.9 0.12 None None No risk until pre-bloom period
2 Hartford 4/11 3-4AM 4/12 10-11AM Wet: 32
Span: 32
46.6 0.23 Moderate (Symptoms appear: 4/29) None No risk until pre-bloom period
3 Hartford 4/17 Midnight-1AM 4/17 2-3AM Wet: 3
Span: 3
54.6 0.06 None None No risk until pre-bloom period
4 Hartford 4/17 11AM-Noon 4/17 Noon-1PM Wet: 2
Span: 2
61.1 0.54 None None No risk until pre-bloom period