IRVINE, CA - Good morning, AndNowUKnow readers!
Today, I am bringing you some of the category and weather news from around the industry. Check back twice weekly to see where the rain is falling, the sun is shining, and everything in between.
EXPECT HIGH WINDS TODAY OUT WEST
Today and tomorrow most of California and Arizona will see above normal wind speeds. In the desert regions of the Coachella Valley and Yuma, they will see wind speeds of 28 mph today and 26 mph tomorrow.
Along the coast, Santa Maria will see wind of 32 mph today and 24 mph tomorrow, while Oxnard will get to 27 mph today. The entire San Joaquin Valley will also see high winds, with Fresno topping out at 30 mph today.
By Thursday things should return to normal.
COACHELLA BREAKS 100° FOR THE FIRST TIME THIS YEAR
California is experiencing a mini heatwave that will last through today. Yesterday, Coachella got to a temperature of 101° and today is forecasted to be 96°. By tomorrow, the highs will be in the 80°s and by Friday they can expect a high of only 78° before heating up again next week.
Yuma reached 99° yesterday and 97° today, but will also cool down into the 70°s before heating up again next week.
The cooler temperatures on Friday are due to some unstable air passing through that as of today has a 15 percent chance of bringing light showers to parts of California.
FLORIDA TO SEE OFF AND ON SHOWERS THIS WEEK
Today, all Floridian growing regions will see some rain. Totals will range between .25 - .40” of rain depending on the area. Please check the app for specific totals by location. There are more showers predicted for this Sunday through Wednesday of next week. Maximum temperatures will remain in the upper 80°s and touch 90° by next Monday.
I wouldn’t think the rains today should affect harvests but please check with shippers.
SALINAS
Salinas was warm yesterday getting up to a maximum temperature of 71° and a minimum temperature of 53°. Things will cool off today, with a maximum of only 65° and a minimum of 47°, and don’t forget about the high winds. High temperatures will remain in the 60°s the rest of the week. Saturday will warm up again above the 70° mark, but will be back in the 60°s by Sunday, with minimum temperatures in the upper 40°s.
There is a 20 percent chance of rain on Friday as the unstable air makes its way through California.
GEORGIA
Expect scattered thunderstorms through the state today with rain totals of around .25”. Daily rain chances are around 20% until Sunday when the possibilities rise to 50% and a total of .25”. Temperatures throughout Georgia will max out in the lower 80°s and minimum temps will be in the low 60°s over the next ten days. Georgia is waiting for their spring harvest to begin.
MEXICO - CULIACÁN
Temperatures have been very warm in this region of Mexico, but will cool off as we go through the week. Yesterday saw a maximum temperature of 98° but temperatures will drop daily and by Saturday the high will only be in the upper 80°s where it will remain through Tuesday of next week. The minimum temperature will range from the mid-50°s to upper 50°s. This region is now on the backside of its production cycle and the plants are not as strong. With the extreme warm temperatures they have seen over the last 10 days you might want to keep an eye on quality from this region.
COASTAL EASTERN MEXICO
The citrus growing regions of eastern Mexico has seen stable temperatures with highs in the upper 90°s throughout the week. Some regions will see some rain while other will stay mostly dry. Please refer to the app to determine exact locations for rain.
TORREÓN
The shadehouse growing region in the state of Coahuila will see high temperatures ranging from the mid-80°s to the mid-90°s and low temperatures in the mid-50°s over the next 10 days. We should production out of this region within the next two weeks.
OBREGÓN
Temperatures have been very warm over the last week. Today will see a high temperature of 100° but will begin to cool off starting tomorrow and by Saturday the maximum temperature will only be 81°. Minimum temperatures will remain stable in the mid-50°s all week.
MICHOACÁN
The avocado growing regions of Michoacán can expect high temperatures in the low to mid-80°s this week with minimum temperatures in the mid to upper 40°s. The coolest minimum temperatures will be the nights of Friday and Saturday when it will dip to 44°. This is about 7° below normal for this time of year.
BAJA CALIFORNIA
Temperatures along the peninsula will cool off throughout the week dropping from a high of 78° yesterday to a high of only 65° on Friday with a chance of rain in San Quintín. Further down the peninsula Vizcaíno will drop from a maximum high of 97° today to only 74° on Friday.
Thank you again for your support, and we will be back later this week with another update.
