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The kinds of pollen that will make you sneeze today

A parked car at John Portman Blvd. and Peachtree Center Avenue reflects a pollinated view of the Atlanta skyline from the back window in April 2013. JOHN SPINK / JSPINK@AJC.COM
A parked car at John Portman Blvd. and Peachtree Center Avenue reflects a pollinated view of the Atlanta skyline from the back window in April 2013. JOHN SPINK / JSPINK@AJC.COM
May 6, 2015

The pollen count today is 79, according to Atlanta Allergy & Asthma — a slight dip from Tuesday.

Hickory, oak, pine, walnut and birch are all medium, according to AAA.

Grass is medium and weeds (sheep sorrel, nettle and plantain) are low, according to the site.

The pollen count over the last week has averaged 89, excluding the weekend when data was unavailable.

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