FRIDAY’S WEATHER
Metro Atlanta is in for some excellent weather this Good Friday, and the trend will continue into Easter weekend. There is no rain forecast for the weekend, with temperatures expected to gradually increase throughout the week, and temperatures could reach highs in the low 80s by Easter Sunday. This is good news for many but bad news for allergy sufferers due to high pollen levels due to the lack of rain and high temperatures. The Wednesday's pollen count was at 4954, the highest since April 2021, according to Kramlich. Despite this, there is no relief in the short term for allergy patients, with some relief expected on Tuesday due to potentially severe storms. The most prevalent pollen from hardwood trees is from oak, hickory, birch, and red cedar, which can be carried far and wide by the wind.
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That pattern will repeat through the weekend, with highs gradually increasing each day. By Easter Sunday, we could see highs in the low 80s.
As for rain? There is none in the weekend forecast. The next chance for showers comes on Tuesday.
That’s good news for many but bad news for allergy sufferers. Pollen counts are soaring with the higher temps and no rain to wash it away. In fact, Wednesday’s count was at 4954, the highest we’ve seen since April 2021 — three years ago, Kramlich said.
“I just don’t see much relief in the short term, so take that allergy medicine before you head out the door,” she said.
The pollen this time of year is coming from trees, but not the ones you’d typically blame.
It’s not usually the flowering trees or even the ones dumping the yellow pollen that coats cars and sidewalks that’s triggering the sneezes. It’s the really light, powdery and often invisible pollen coming from hardwood trees, including oak, hickory, birch and red cedar. They produce lightweight pollen that can be carried far and wide by the wind.
If you suffer from severe allergies, keep an eye on the pollen counts and try to stay indoors on high-count days, especially when it’s windy. And keep your windows and doors closed.
Some relief should come on Tuesday, which could bring some strong and potentially severe storms, Kramlich said.