Achoo! The Pollening is here, Atlanta. And we’re all suffering from watery eyes, runny noses, and sneezing when we go outside. You’ve probably noticed the yellow powdery pollen covering just about everything outside right now… and that’s because pollen is HERE. Keep scrolling to learn more.
How bad is the pollen right now?
Right now, tree pollen (the top contributors to pollen season currently) are ranking in the extreme, with a total pollen count today ranking just under 6,000 pollen grains per cubic meter of air.
The official count for yesterday was 6,563. Today’s current count is 5,902, according to Atlanta Allergy & Asthma.
What is the highest pollen count on record?
You actually probably remember it.
According to the Atlanta Allergy & Asthma organization, last year, pollen levels hit a record high, at a whopping 14,801 pollen grains per cubic meter of air on March 29th, 2025…