If you have ragweed allergies in Acworth, this week is a real loser
The peak of ragweed season is nigh, and no Cobb County residents are feeling it more than those in Acworth. Rest their sinuses.
According to Weather.com, ragweed pollen levels in Acworth are "very high" for the predictable future, which is Saturday.
The website defines "very high" as "Pollen sufferers most likely to feel allergy symptoms" — aka BUCKLE UP!
But sore throat, nasal congestion and other sinus infection symptoms are surely plaguing all allergy-afflicted Cobb County residents.
"Although the ragweed pollen season runs from August to November, ragweed pollen levels usually peak in mid-September in many areas in the country," according to the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences.
For those who can't find the calendar app on their phone because of adverse effects to their antihistamines, Sept. 15 is tomorrow.
MORE: There's a reason your allergies have been bad in Cobb County this week
Monday's pollen count in metro Atlanta was a sniffle-inducing 40 and Tuesday registered at 26.
Here's what the rest of Cobb is dealing with:
Austell: Very high Wednesday and high through Saturday.
Kennesaw: Very high Wednesday and Thursday and high through Saturday
Marietta: Very high Wednesday and high through the rest of the week.
Powder Springs: High through Saturday.
Smyrna: High through Saturday.
But have no fear, the NIEHS has some tips for your allergies:
- Avoid the outdoors between 5 a.m. - 10 a.m.; save outside activities for late afternoon or after a heavy rain, when pollen levels are lower.
- Keep windows in your home and car closed to lower exposure to pollen. To keep cool, use air conditioners and avoid using window and attic fans.
- Be aware that pollen can also be transported indoors on people and pets.
- Dry your clothes in an automatic dryer rather than hanging them outside, otherwise pollen can collect on clothing and be carried indoors.
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