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This morning's rain brings a lower pollen count

Atlanta police officer A. Bradley used her umbrella and stop sign to help cross City Hall workers across the street on Trinity Avenue in downtown Atlanta in the poring rain on Tuesday, April 15, 2015.

Credit: John Spink

Credit: John Spink

Atlanta police officer A. Bradley used her umbrella and stop sign to help cross City Hall workers across the street on Trinity Avenue in downtown Atlanta in the poring rain on Tuesday, April 15, 2015.
April 29, 2015

The pollen count this morning is 115, according to Atlanta Allergy & Asthma — a respite this week with the arriving rain.

Oak, pine, hickory, sycamore and birch are all high, according to AAA.

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

The pollen count over the last seven days has averaged 192.

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