Tree pollen still a problem; mold spores climb

Pollen on May 4 went more than 2,000 pollen per cubic meters, the highest count for 2018 and 2017.

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The tree pollen has been very high since last week, and that is not surprising. This time of year, especially after a cool April, the tree pollen will spike. This week with sunshine and dry weather Monday and Tuesday, don't expect much relief.

The good news is that rain is coming. The scattered showers and storms Wednesday through Thursday can help to drop the pollen count further due to rain washing the pollen out of the atmosphere.

Now, the rain also means more moisture. Rain usually correlates with high mold spore count, which could happen. Mother's Day weekend will be hot, so Saturday don't expect much relief either.

In addition tree pollen has been high since last week and that is not surprising. This time of year, especially after a cool April, the tree pollen will spike. This week with sunshine and dry weather Monday and Tuesday, don't expect a big drop.

The good news is that rain is coming. The scattered showers and storms Wednesday through Thursday can help to drop the pollen count further due to rain washing the pollen slightly out of the atmosphere.

Now, the rain also means more moisture. Rain usually correlates with higher mold spore counts, which could happen. Mother's Day weekend will be hot, so Saturday don't expect much relief either.

The middle of May through June is also when the grass pollen can climb. We will be watching this as the cause of symptoms over the next few weeks.

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