High Pollen in West Raleigh, NC

About pollen in West Raleigh

Weed pollen is the main driver of today's conditions in West Raleigh, running high and likely to be noticeable for anyone with sensitivities. Grass pollen is present but at a low level, while tree pollen is essentially quiet this time of year. If you tend to react to ragweed, this is the pollen type most worth planning around today. Looking ahead, weed pollen is expected to stay high for the next several days before easing slightly toward the end of the stretch, so allergy symptoms tied to ragweed are likely to persist a while longer. Grass pollen should remain low and fairly steady, and tree pollen is expected to stay minimal, which fits the season — oak, maple, and other regional trees typically shed pollen in spring, not fall. Early autumn in this area is really ragweed's peak stretch, so its continued strong presence over the coming days is consistent with what's typical for late September into October.

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 West Raleigh, NC today?

West Raleigh, NC 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 West Raleigh, NC 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 West Raleigh, NC?

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