Very High Pollen in Richardson, TX

About pollen in Richardson

Today marks one of the tougher pollen days Richardson has seen recently, with weed pollen reaching a very high level and both tree and grass pollen close behind at high levels. Anyone sensitive to any of these three types is likely to notice symptoms today, and the combination makes for a particularly uncomfortable stretch for allergy sufferers across the area. Looking ahead, relief appears on the way, though not immediately. Weed and grass pollen should ease gradually over the next couple of days before dropping sharply to near-zero levels midweek, then creeping back up modestly afterward. Tree pollen follows a similar pattern, tapering off quickly after today. This lines up with the seasonal calendar: weed pollen, particularly ragweed, typically peaks in late summer and early fall, which explains today's elevated reading, while the trees common to the area, such as oak, elm, and cedar, are largely past their spring peak and contributing only modestly at this point in the year.

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).
• Make sure to use an air purifier with HEPA filter in your home, especially in your bedroom. Don't forget to perform regular filter maintenance checks.

Common questions

What is the pollen count in Richardson, TX today?

Richardson, TX is at a very high 5 out of 5 on the Universal Pollen Index today, driven mainly by weed pollen. Over the next five days it ranges from 0 to 5 of 5.

Is weed pollen high in Richardson, TX right now?

Weed pollen is very high today at 5 of 5, and it's in season now. Most allergy sufferers will have symptoms.

What plants are causing allergies in Richardson, TX?

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.