Allergy Forecast For Ohio: What Pollen Rates Are Expected

CLEVELAND — The warming weather is a welcome prospect for many during the coronavirus crisis, but the blossoming plants and flowers in Ohio mean that allergies are set to rev up in the coming weeks.

The parks in bloom might be nice to look at, but for many residents in Ohio with allergies, it means a whole lot of congestion and other uncomfortable symptoms. All three major metro hubs in Ohio — Cleveland, Columbus and Cincinnati — are expecting at least moderate allergen levels through the end of the month.

Here is the pollen breakdown from the Weather Channel for the next three days in Northeast Ohio:

Tree Pollen

• May 18: High
• May 19: Moderate
• May 20: High

Grass Pollen

• May 18: Moderate
• May 19: None
• May 20: Low

Ragweed Pollen

• May 18: None
• May 19: None
• May 20: None

The Weather Channel also provides an allergy forecast for the next 15 days in Ohio. You can find the longer forecast on its website.

Northern Ohio should expect allergens to worsen around May 20-22. Central Ohio should expect allergens to worsen around May 22. Southern Ohio should expect allergens to worsen around May 27.

According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, the most common symptoms of allergies are sneezing, nasal congestion, runny nose, watery eyes, itchy throat and eyes, and wheezing.

It's a list that people with allergies know all too well.

Here’s how AccuWeather, a weather forecasting service, suggests you can relieve your symptoms:

• Stay inside in the morning (if possible).

“Pollen counts are highest in the early morning, between 5 and 10 a.m.,” Robert Sporter, a doctor at ENT & Allergy Associates, told AccuWeather.

• Keep indoor air clean.
• Keep windows closed.
• Carry an allergy relief kit that includes over-the-counter products such as antihistamines and eye drops.