Allergy sufferers faced a tough day as pollen levels surged beyond 1,000 after a brief respite from recent rainfall.
š§ļø What We Know: The pollen count jumped dramatically to 1,034 today, following two days of lower counts when rain helped keep airborne allergens down. Tree pollen appears particularly high, with moderate levels of mold activity also reported.
š¤§ Why It Matters: This sudden spike affects thousands of local allergy sufferers who may experience worsened symptoms including sneezing, congestion, and itchy eyes. The transition from low to extremely high pollen counts can catch many people unprepared…