High Pollen in Concord, NC

About pollen in Concord

Weed pollen is driving conditions in Concord today, with levels running high enough to cause noticeable symptoms for anyone sensitive to ragweed and similar late-season plants. Tree and grass pollen remain low and are unlikely to cause much trouble on their own, so most of today's discomfort will trace back to weeds. Over the next few days, expect weed pollen to hold at a high level before starting to taper toward the end of the stretch, while grass stays low and steady and tree pollen eases slightly further. This pattern fits the season well: early fall in the Piedmont is prime time for ragweed and other weeds, well after oaks, pines, and other regional trees finished their spring release and grasses wound down through summer. As the weeks progress and the first cooler snaps arrive, weed pollen should continue its seasonal decline.

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 Concord, NC today?

Concord, NC 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 Concord, NC 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 Concord, NC?

The main sources right now are Ragweed. Ragweed (Asteraceae (the daisy family), Late summer, fall) is actively pollinating.