Allergy Forecast For St. Pete: What Pollen Rates Are Expected

ST. PETERSBURG, FL — The parks in bloom might be nice to look at, but for many residents in St. Petersburg with allergies, it means a whole lot of congestion and other uncomfortable symptoms.

Here is the pollen breakdown from the Weather Channel for the next three days in St. Pete:

Tree Pollen

Today: None

Thursday: None

Friday: None

Grass Pollen

Today: Moderate

Thursday: Moderate

Friday: Moderate

Ragweed Pollen

Today: None

Thursday: None

Friday: None

The Weather Channel also provides an allergy forecast for the next 15 days in St. Petersburg. You can find the longer forecast on its website.

According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, the most common symptoms of allergies are sneezing, nasal congestion, runny nose, watery eyes, itchy throat and eyes, and wheezing.

It's a list that people with allergies know all too well.

Here's how AccuWeather, a weather forecasting service, suggests you can relieve your symptoms:

• Stay inside in the morning (if possible).

"Pollen counts are highest in the early morning, between 5 and 10 a.m.," Robert Sporter, a doctor at ENT & Allergy Associates, told AccuWeather.

• Keep indoor air clean.
• Keep windows closed.
• Carry an allergy relief kit that includes over-the-counter products such as antihistamines and eye drops.