Moderate Pollen in Alief, TX

About pollen in Alief

In Alief today, grass pollen is the most active contributor to the overall moderate conditions, and it may be noticeable for those who are especially sensitive. Tree and weed pollen are both running low, so they shouldn't cause much trouble for most people right now. Looking ahead, grass pollen is expected to hold at a similar moderate level over the next few days, with a brief dip midweek before ticking back up. Tree and weed pollen should stay low throughout, with only minor day-to-day shifts. This lines up with the seasonal pattern for late September, when trees like oak, elm, and ash are largely quiet and grasses can still linger into early fall before ragweed and other weeds typically become more of a factor later in the season.

What to do today

• It's important to shower and wash your hair after spending a lot of time outdoors.
• When spending time outside, use sunglasses and a cap to keep pollen out of your face and eyes.
• Wash clothes worn outdoors to remove any remnants of pollen grains.
• If possible, wear glasses instead of contact lenses.
• Did you hang any laundry outside? Now is a good time to hang clothes indoors or use a dryer if possible.

Tree map

Every dot is a tree near Alief, colored by how allergenic it is. Click one for its details, and zoom in for a closer look.

Top tree-pollen sources

The local tree genera behind today's pollen near Alief. Each bar is that genus's share of the tree pollen.

Meet the trees near you

Get to know the tree types growing around Alief: what each looks like, how allergenic it is, and when it blooms.

Live oak

Quercus virginiana

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Loblolly pine

Pinus taeda

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Chinese elm

Ulmus parvifolia

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Arizona ash

Fraxinus velutina

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Water oak

Quercus nigra

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Common hackberry

Celtis occidentalis

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Post oak

Quercus stellata

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Pecan

Carya illinoinensis

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Shumard oak

Quercus shumardii

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Cedar elm

Ulmus crassifolia

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Burr oak

Quercus macrocarpa

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Mulberry

Morus

Allergenicity 5/4Blooms spring

Juniper

Juniperus chinensis

Allergenicity 5/4Blooms winter,spring

Bradford pear

Pyrus calleryana

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Red maple

Acer rubrum

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Red oak

Quercus rubra

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Common questions

What is the pollen count in Alief, TX today?

Alief, TX is at a moderate 3 out of 5 on the Universal Pollen Index today, driven mainly by grass pollen. Over the next five days it ranges from 1 to 3 of 5.

Is grass pollen high in Alief, TX right now?

Grass pollen is moderate today at 3 of 5, and it's in season now. Sensitive people may notice symptoms.

What plants are causing allergies in Alief, TX?

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