If you suffer from allergies, incoming rain is good news.
The past few days have been rough on some people with allergies because of the high counts of tree pollen. But rain helps wash away the pollen that triggers the watery eyes and stuffy noses.
However, if you get too much rain, then mold spores will start to pop up.
Tree pollen is more common in western Pennsylvania during these spring months, and trees typically release the pollen spores in the early to late afternoon hours.
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Sustained winds up to 15 mph at times the past few days haven't been helping matters, because high winds help blow the pollen around.
The most prevalent tree pollens on Tuesday were oak, mulberry and sycamore; mold and grass pollens were low.
Watch for mold spores to increase by Thursday, when the area gets more widespread rain and thunderstorms.
Cox Media Group
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