Very High Pollen in Tulsa, OK

About pollen in Tulsa

Weed pollen is the dominant concern in Tulsa today, reaching a very high level that is likely to affect most people sensitive to it, including those who don't usually consider themselves particularly reactive. Tree and grass pollen are both at a moderate level, which may cause mild symptoms for those especially sensitive, but weed is the one driving today's overall high burden. Looking ahead, weed pollen should ease slightly over the next couple of days before climbing again by midweek, so sensitive individuals should expect symptoms to linger rather than fade quickly. Grass and tree pollen are both expected to taper off through the week, continuing their seasonal decline. This pattern fits the time of year: ragweed and other weeds typically peak in late summer into fall, while tree pollen from oaks, elms, and cedars has largely wound down after its spring high point, and grasses are similarly past their late spring and early summer peak.

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 Tulsa, OK today?

Tulsa, OK 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 2 to 5 of 5.

Is weed pollen high in Tulsa, OK 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 Tulsa, OK?

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.