Brownsville pollen forecast — Gladys Porter Zoo neighborhood
Today (9 August) pollen in Gladys Porter Zoo, Brownsville is medium; ragweed is medium. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - ragweed remains medium, cypress at low levels, grass at low levels, mugwort at low levels. Over the following five days ragweed will increase; cypress, grass, and mugwort will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
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Gladys Porter Zoo, best described as a zoo campus near downtown, close to the Rio Grande, follows Brownsville's general vegetation pattern rather than a distinct local mix of its own. Exposure here depends mainly on how much tree and lawn cover surrounds the immediate site.
Today - 9 August
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
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Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
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Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
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Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
None
0/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
None
0/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Medium
37/100
High pollen levels may trigger sneezing, itchy eyes, and congestion. Airmine's neighbourhood estimates use satellites to map local vegetation and a statistical prediction model, updated four times daily.
Tomorrow - 10 August
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
-
Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
-
Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
Low
3/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
Low
4/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
2/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Medium
41/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Brownsville right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Brownsville are moderate. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen
Will pollen levels change in Brownsville tomorrow?
On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Brownsville will be different from today, with artemisia at low levels, cypress at low levels, grass at low levels, ambrosia at medium levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Brownsville this week?
According to the five-day outlook, artemisia, cypress, and grass pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while ambrosia pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Brownsville?
On 9 August 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Brownsville. artemisia, cypress, and grass are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Brownsville?
How often is the Brownsville pollen forecast updated?
The Brownsville pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Brownsville come from nearby or far away?
Studies show that most pollen exposure (often 70–90%) comes from nearby sources, such as local trees and vegetation. A good pollen forecast therefore depends on accurately representing local vegetation. Pollen can travel long distances, but this usually matters only early in the season or during specific wind events.
Are pollen levels in Brownsville based on measurements or forecasts?
Pollen data is often misunderstood. Most "pollen levels" are not real-time measurements, but forecasts.
Direct pollen measurements are typically delayed by 1-2 days because they require manual analysis. To show current conditions in Brownsville, modern forecasts combine recent measurements, weather data, and information about local vegetation.
This allows us to estimate pollen levels for today and the coming days, not just report the past.
Airmine’s atmospheric monitoring platform was developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team, using satellite and Earth observation technologies to improve emissions monitoring.
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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 10 August 2026 at 02:34 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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