High Pollen in Grand Prairie, TX

About pollen in Grand Prairie

Pollen levels are high across the board in Grand Prairie today, with both tree and weed pollen leading the way and grass not far behind at a moderate level. Sensitive individuals should expect a good chance of symptoms today, as this combination of active pollen types makes for a fairly demanding day for allergy sufferers. Looking ahead, conditions should ease somewhat over the next couple of days before climbing back up toward the end of the five-day stretch, with tree, grass, and weed pollen all trending upward again. This pattern fits the season: late September typically favors weed pollen, particularly ragweed, as the main driver of symptoms, though some lingering tree pollen from species like elm and cedar elm can still contribute. Grass pollen tends to hang around at moderate levels this time of year as well, so those sensitive to multiple pollen types may want to stay attentive as the week progresses.

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).

Tree map

Every dot is a tree near Grand Prairie, 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 Grand Prairie. Each bar is that genus's share of the tree pollen.

Meet the trees near you

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

Oak

Quercus shumardii

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Oak

Quercus virginiana

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Elm

Ulmus parvifolia

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Elm

Ulmus crassifolia

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Pine

Pinus eldarica

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Styphnolobium

Styphnolobium affine

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Pear

Pyrus calleryana

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Juniper

Juniperus virginiana

Allergenicity 5/4Blooms winter,spring

Oak

Quercus macrocarpa

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Cherry

Prunus mexicana

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Hickory

Carya illinoinensis

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Pine

Pinus taeda

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Oak

Quercus muehlenbergii

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Ginkgo

Ginkgo biloba

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Ash

Fraxinus pennsylvanica

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Pine

Pinus nigra

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Common questions

What is the pollen count in Grand Prairie, TX today?

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

Is tree pollen high in Grand Prairie, TX right now?

Tree 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 Grand Prairie, TX?

The main sources right now are Elm, Cercis, Oak, Taxodium, 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.