This is another new global mapping capability that is incorporated into our MYskeye  global weather mapping platform.   We have taken global maps that were developed to forecast minimum relative humidity and wind speed/direction, and combined them to construct an index that will be useful to identify global crop regions that may be susceptible to weather induced stress or disease.  One example would be rust, which is a fungal disease that affects numerous commercial crops, primarily soybeans.  While moist conditions are favorable for development, dry windy conditions are precursors for transport, so anticipating these conditions, even within the 14 day window, can be very valuable for growers and traders alike.  The top image in the above map shows the global daily forecast for these parameters.  Users can then zoom in on a continent or growing region of interest and anticipate when and where a potential problem could arise.  These maps are available through a daily forecast for days 1 through 14, and in the near future, they will be available from day 1 through day 335, along with the other suite of Weather Trends forecasts. 

Weather Trends has released a new white paper, titled ‘Anticipating the Climate Black Swan’ applying the idea popularized by Nassim Taleb’s excellent book (The Black Swan, 2007).  Go here for the press release and to download the paper.