High Pollen in East Chattanooga, TN

About pollen in East Chattanooga

Weed pollen is the main concern in East Chattanooga today, running high and likely noticeable for anyone who deals with seasonal allergies. Tree and grass pollen are both quiet at this point, so weeds, particularly ragweed, are driving most of the irritation this week. Looking ahead, weed pollen is expected to stay high over the next couple of days before starting to ease, dropping to a more moderate level and then tapering off toward the end of the forecast period. Tree and grass pollen should remain minimal throughout, which fits the season, since local trees like oak and maple are dormant this time of year and grasses have largely finished their pollen production. Late September is peak season for ragweed in the region, so this pattern is typical for early fall, with relief likely as the weed pollen season winds down in the coming weeks.

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 East Chattanooga, TN today?

East Chattanooga, TN 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 0 to 4 of 5.

Is weed pollen high in East Chattanooga, TN 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 East Chattanooga, TN?

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