Allergy Forecast For Philly Area: What Pollen Rates Are Expected

PHILADELPHIA — The warming weather is a welcome prospect for many during the coronavirus crisis, but the blossoming plants and flowers in the Philadelphia area mean that allergies are set to rev up in the coming weeks.

The parks in bloom might be nice to look at, but for many residents in the Philly area with allergies, it means a whole lot of congestion and other uncomfortable symptoms.

To know what to expect, The Weather Channel offers a detailed pollen breakdown for the next three days in the Philadelphia region. Plus, an allergy forecast for the next 15 days is available. You can find both forecasts on the website.

The forecast tracks tree pollen, which is expected to be high over the weekend, as well as grass and ragweed pollen.

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.