High Pollen in Abilene, TX

About pollen in Abilene

Weed pollen is the main driver of today's conditions in Abilene, with levels high enough to cause noticeable symptoms for anyone sensitive to ragweed and similar plants. Grass pollen is light and should pose little trouble, while tree pollen is essentially a non-issue right now. Looking ahead, this pattern should hold through the next several days, with weed pollen staying high aside from a brief dip, and grass continuing to stay in the low range. Tree pollen will remain minimal throughout, which is typical for this time of year since oak, elm, and juniper trees common to the area won't become active again until late winter or spring. The current spike fits the seasonal norm for October, when ragweed and other fall weeds tend to dominate the pollen picture across North Texas.

What to do today

• Avoid mowing the lawn and raking leaves.
• When driving the car, close your windows and turn the air conditioning system to recirculation mode.
• Keep your windows closed and turn on your air purifier or air conditioning.
• Consider staying indoors during the peak pollen hours (morning and early afternoon).

Common questions

What is the pollen count in Abilene, TX today?

Abilene, TX is at a high 4 out of 5 on the Universal Pollen Index today, driven mainly by weed pollen. Over the next five days it ranges from 1 to 4 of 5.

Is weed pollen high in Abilene, TX right now?

Weed pollen is high today at 4 of 5, and it's in season now. Many allergy sufferers will have symptoms.

What plants are causing allergies in Abilene, TX?

The main sources right now are Elm and Ragweed. Elm (Ulmaceae (the Elm family), Two distinct seasons, late winter to early spring, and late summer to fall (species dependent)) is actively pollinating.