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Pollen Season Forecasted to Be Particularly Severe Across U.S.

AccuWeather predicts an early start and prolonged duration for tree, grass, and weed pollen, impacting millions.

  • AccuWeather forecasts an intense and prolonged pollen season in the U.S., with higher than average pollen levels expected in many regions.
  • Tree pollen is predicted to start earlier and be more severe in the eastern U.S., with grass and weed pollen also expected to be above average.
  • Cities like Wichita, Kansas, and Virginia Beach, Virginia, are among the worst hit, with high tree and grass pollen levels.
  • Experts advise allergy sufferers to start taking medication before the season begins and to stay indoors during peak pollen times.
  • Climate change and warmer weather are believed to intensify seasonal allergies, impacting over a third of U.S. adults and a quarter of children.
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