Houston Tree Pollen Worst In The Nation

HOUSTON, TX — Good news for Houston is that the breathing comfort is good. The not-so-good news is that tree pollen in the Bayou City is wickedly off the charts. According to The Weather Channel, Houston has the highest tree pollen count in the country, almost double that of Waco, which is No. 2 in America.

Whereas the national TV channel calls Houston's pollen count "very high," the City of Houston Health Department calls it "extremely heavy" with 3,483 cubic meter air.

Oak tops the count with pine right behind it.

Here are the top tree pollens and their counts:
Oak — 2,411
Pine — 629
Ash — 97
Walnut — 60
Hackberry — 46
Maple — 42
Here's the full list

As indicated by that same list, grass pollen, weed pollen and mold spores are low.

Visit The Weather Channel for allergen maps and more informationon pollen counts in the forecast.

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