Moderate Pollen in Metairie, LA

About pollen in Metairie

Weed pollen is the main source of irritation in Metairie today, sitting at a moderate level that sensitive individuals will likely notice. Tree and grass pollen are both very low right now, so neither should cause much trouble. Overall, expect a mild to moderate day, with weeds being the one category worth paying attention to if you tend to react strongly. Looking ahead, weed pollen is expected to dip briefly before climbing to a high level and holding there for the next several days, so those sensitive to ragweed and similar plants should prepare for a more challenging stretch. Grass pollen will also tick upward midweek before easing again, while tree pollen is expected to stay very low throughout, which fits the season — local trees like oak, ile, pistacia, nerium, and celtis are well past their peak release now that we're deep into fall, when ragweed and other weeds typically dominate the pollen picture.

What to do today

• It's important to shower and wash your hair after spending a lot of time outdoors.
• When spending time outside, use sunglasses and a cap to keep pollen out of your face and eyes.
• Wash clothes worn outdoors to remove any remnants of pollen grains.
• If possible, wear glasses instead of contact lenses.
• Did you hang any laundry outside? Now is a good time to hang clothes indoors or use a dryer if possible.

Tree map

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

Meet the trees near you

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

Southern Live Oak

Quercus virginiana

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Ornamental Pear

Pyrus calleryana

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Slash Pine

Pinus elliottii

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Chinese Elm

Ulmus parvifolia

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Red Maple

Acer rubrum

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Water Oak

Quercus nigra

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Willow Oak

Quercus phellos

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Shumard Oak

Quercus shumardii

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Japanese Privet

Ligustrum japonicum

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Texas Red Oak; Nuttall Oak

Quercus texana

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

White Mulberry

Morus alba

Allergenicity 5/4Blooms spring

Mexican Ash

Fraxinus berlandieriana

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

American Sycamore

Platanus occidentalis

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Sugarberry

Celtis laevigata

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Southern Red Oak

Quercus falcata

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

American Sweet Gum

Liquidambar styraciflua

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Common questions

What is the pollen count in Metairie, LA today?

Metairie, LA is at a moderate 3 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 Metairie, LA right now?

Weed pollen is moderate today at 3 of 5, and it's in season now. Sensitive people may notice symptoms.

What plants are causing allergies in Metairie, LA?

The main sources right now are Oak, Ile, Pistacia, Nerium, and Celtis. Elm (Ulmaceae (the Elm family), Two distinct seasons, late winter to early spring, and late summer to fall (species dependent)) is actively pollinating.