Pollen Coverage

In Depth with Dan: How pollen season is changing

Allergy season is here. It's earlier and stronger than expected.

Spring allergies: Common causes, prevention and treatments

It's the season of blooming flowers, chirping birds ... and itchy eyes, runny noses, and endless sniffles

NC pollen count hits all-time high on Monday

On Monday, North Carolina shattered its previous record for pollen count. Many residents said they didn't have to see to tell it was everywhere.

Allergy season increased by 31 days in Triangle since the 1970s, according to data

A new analysis shows the allergy season is getting longer and more intense thanks in part to climate change.

Data: Allergy season now a month longer in Triangle due in part to climate change

Climate change is making pollen season longer and more intense, worsening health effects for millions of Americans with seasonal allergies and asthma - including children.

Liz McLaughlin, WRAL Climate Change Reporter

Nothing to sneeze at: Raleigh ranks ninth in US for allergies

More trees lead to more pollen being released in central North Carolina, especially when there's an earlier start to spring weather.

Polluted Flowers Smell Less Sweet to Pollinators, Study Finds

The damage that air pollution can do is wide-ranging and well-known: The chemicals produced by human activities can trap heat in the atmosphere, change the chemistry of the oceans and harm human health in myriad ways.

Emily Anthes, New York Times

Pollen is here: Pollen count peaks in March, April

The pollen count has started creeping up in the Triangle, though it's moderate for trees. Pollen tends to be the worst in March and April.

UNC allergy expert gives tips to help you deal with the pollen season

We're seeing the effects of a longer pollen season in central North Carolina. But, warmer temperatures during winter can mean an early start to allergy season.

Ryan Bisesi, WRAL multiplatform producer

UNC allergy expert talks about dealing with North Carolina's pollen season

Dr. Edwin Kim with UNC Health talks about treatment methods, different kinds of pollen and how to identify allergies in patients.

Finding the right relief for spring allergies

Spring is officially here, and it can cause those with seasonal allergies to reach for the tissue box.

Pollen arrives earlier than normal and there's more of it this year

According to one professor at N.C. State, the earlier start just means a longer, and more intenste, pollen season.

'It is earlier than we've been experiencing in the past': Yellow pine pollen like this is unprecedented for February

The bottom line: We have never seen the pine pollen this early in the Triangle.

Kat Campbell, WRAL meteorologist, and Aaron Thomas, WRAL reporter

Warm winter weather jumpstarts allergy season

The unusually warm winter weather is causing pollen season to start early, and many people are already experiencing allergies.

Lora Lavigne, WRAL Durham reporter

Pollen levels remain high in central NC

A yellow cloud of pollen is hovering over central North Carolina. Monday, tree pollen levels in Raleigh reached some of the highest levels of the season.

Pollen in central NC at highest levels of the season

A yellow cloud of pollen is hovering over central North Carolina. Monday, tree pollen levels in Raleigh reached some of the highest levels of the season.

Julian Grace, WRAL anchor/reporter

A look at how pollen impacts allergy season

Dr. Carmelita Swiner gives insight for people struggling with allergies as we enter the spring season.

Experts say pollen season will be longer, worse this year

Climate change has already made allergy season longer and pollen counts higher, but you ain't sneezed nothing yet. Climate scientists at the University of Michigan looked at 15 different plant pollens in the United States and used computer simulations to calculate how much worse allergy season will likely get by the year 2100. It's enough to make allergy sufferers even more red-eyed.

Spring-like temperatures are back. Here's the typical pollen timeline in the Triangle.

Spring is only 25 days away, but the yellow "cloud" of pollen will descend over the Triangle before the vernal equinox on March 20.

Kat Campbell, WRAL meteorologist

Relief in sight: Pollen season is almost over!

Many people will be thrilled to hear that the worst of pollen season will soon be behind us.

Climate change and its impact on pollen

WRAL meteorologist Zach Maloch explains how climate change impacts pollen season.

The Pollening: It's that time again; pollen takes over the Triangle

That yellow haze is in the air, coating the ground, our cars and our sinuses. The Pollening is here.

The Pollening: Triangle turns yellow seemingly overnight

If there is one thing certain in spring, it is pollen.

Zach Maloch, WRAL meteorologist

Extreme pollen: Yellow dust covers Lake Johnson bridge

Monday, April 7, 2021, marked the 11th highest pollen count on record, according to WRAL meteorologists.

Are your symptoms COVID-19 or allergies?

5 On Your Side's Monica Laliberte says there are distinctions between allergies and something more.