High Pollen in Memphis, TN

About pollen in Memphis

Weed pollen is the main driver of today's discomfort in Memphis, running high and likely to affect anyone with seasonal sensitivities. Grass is adding to the mix at a moderate level, noticeable if you tend to react to it, while tree pollen remains low and should not be much of a concern right now. Looking ahead, weed and grass pollen are expected to hold steady over the next several days before both ease considerably toward the end of the stretch. Tree pollen will stay generally low throughout, consistent with this time of year, since oak, maple, and other regional trees are well past their active season. The bigger story this fall is ragweed and related weeds, which typically peak in late summer into autumn and appear to be doing so now.

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 Memphis, TN today?

Memphis, 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 1 to 4 of 5.

Is weed pollen high in Memphis, 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 Memphis, TN?

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.