High Pollen in Baton Rouge, LA

About pollen in Baton Rouge

Weed pollen is the main driver of today's high overall pollen levels in Baton Rouge, with ragweed and similar plants releasing enough pollen to bother those who are sensitive to it. Grass pollen is also active at a moderate level and worth noting if you tend to react to it, while tree pollen is running low and shouldn't cause much trouble right now. Over the next several days, weed pollen should stay elevated before gradually easing toward the end of the period, and grass levels are expected to hold fairly steady with a slight decline later on. Tree pollen will likely remain low throughout, consistent with this time of year, since area trees such as oak, pine, and cypress are well past their spring peak. Late September falls squarely within ragweed season in the Gulf South, so the higher weed counts fit the seasonal pattern and are the main factor to keep in mind for the next few days.

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 Baton Rouge, LA today?

Baton Rouge, LA 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 Baton Rouge, LA 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 Baton Rouge, LA?

The main sources right now are Elm, Grasses, 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.