High Pollen in Metairie Terrace, LA

About pollen in Metairie Terrace

Weed pollen is the main concern in Metairie Terrace today, running high and likely to cause noticeable symptoms for those who are sensitive. Grass pollen is also active at a moderate level and could add to the discomfort, while tree pollen remains quite low and shouldn't be much of a factor right now. Looking ahead, weed and grass levels are expected to hold steady over the next couple of days before easing toward the end of the five-day window, so anyone bothered by outdoor allergens may notice some relief by the later part of the week. Tree pollen should stay minimal throughout, which fits the season, as local varieties like oak, magnolia, and crape myrtle are well past their spring peak. The bigger driver right now is the tail end of the ragweed and weed season, typical for late September and early fall in this part of Louisiana.

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 Metairie Terrace, 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 Terrace. 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 Terrace: 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

Japanese Privet

Ligustrum japonicum

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Shumard Oak

Quercus shumardii

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Texas Red Oak; Nuttall Oak

Quercus texana

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

American Sycamore

Platanus occidentalis

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Sugarberry

Celtis laevigata

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Mexican Ash

Fraxinus berlandieriana

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

White Mulberry

Morus alba

Allergenicity 5/4Blooms spring

Southern Red Oak

Quercus falcata

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Japanese Maple

Acer palmatum

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Common questions

What is the pollen count in Metairie Terrace, LA today?

Metairie Terrace, LA 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 Metairie Terrace, LA 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 Metairie Terrace, LA?

The main sources right now are Cupressocyparis, Syagrus, Magnolia, Lagerstroemia, and Oak. Elm (Ulmaceae (the Elm family), Two distinct seasons, late winter to early spring, and late summer to fall (species dependent)) is actively pollinating.