High Pollen in North Peoria, IL

About pollen in North Peoria

Weed pollen is running high in North Peoria today, and it is the main driver of allergy discomfort right now. If you are sensitive to ragweed or similar late-season weeds, expect symptoms to be fairly noticeable, particularly during outdoor activity in the afternoon. Over the next couple of days, weed pollen should hold at a similarly high level before easing toward midweek and then ticking back up slightly after that. This pattern fits the season well, since late September is peak time for ragweed and other weeds across the Midwest, well after the spring tree pollen from oaks and maples and the early-summer grass pollen have faded. Expect weeds to remain the main source of irritation until the first hard frost arrives.

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 North Peoria, IL today?

North Peoria, IL 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 2 to 4 of 5.

Is weed pollen high in North Peoria, IL 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 North Peoria, IL?

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