Community Corner
Soaring Pollen Count to Drop Soon
The pollen count for Wednesday was 4,151, but that number is expected to drop with rain in the forecast.
Allergy sufferers, relief is on its way!
in metro Atlanta has climbed higher and higher. Last Friday the count was low at just 5. On Wednesday, that number reached 4,151. Although that number is high, it is still less than half the pollen count recorded just last year. In March 2012, Northeast Georgia hit a record high of 9,369.
The major allergy culprits right now are oak, birch, sweetgum and mulberry.
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Rain coming at the end of the week will wash away much of the pollen causing the itching, coughing and sneezing in allergy sufferers. According to the National Weather Service forecast, Norcross and Gwinnett can expect to see a 90 percent chance of rain Thursday with a chance for severe weather.
If you can't wait for Mother Nature to take care of the pollen problem, click here for tips to help allergy sufferers.
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--How do you cope with allergies? What tips would you like to share with fellow spring allergy sufferers?
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