Morgan City pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (30 August) pollen in Morgan City is high; ragweed is high; grass is moderate; mugwort is low. Tomorrow (31 August 2026) levels are similar - mugwort remains low, ragweed remains high, grass increasing. Over the following five days mugwort and ragweed will increase; grass will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Morgan City's setting on bayou country at the mouth of the Atchafalaya River supports live oak with Spanish moss, bald cypress swamp, and marsh grasses as the leading local vegetation, all factoring into the pollen count through the year. Wind patterns across the area help determine how far pollen travels from these source plants. Small local variations aside, this pattern holds fairly steady from year to year.

Today - 30 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Moderate

    49/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    17/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    High

    52/100

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 - 31 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    High

    55/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    23/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    High

    58/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Morgan City right now?

On 30 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Morgan City are high. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass and artemisia remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Morgan City tomorrow?

On 31 August 2026, pollen conditions in Morgan City will be different from today, with ambrosia at high levels, artemisia at low levels and grass increasing

Is pollen expected to decrease in Morgan City this week?

According to the five-day outlook, grass pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while ambrosia and artemisia pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Morgan City?

On 30 August 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Morgan City. grass and artemisia are also present but at lower levels. cypress are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Morgan City?
Morgan City sees its pollen season open with oak and pine from January with cedar following close behind through February. Grass pollen rises through March and April, and a long ragweed tail runs well into October. Warm, humid Gulf Coast conditions stretch the spring pollen season longer than in most of the country.
How often is the Morgan City pollen forecast updated?

The Morgan City pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.

Does pollen in Morgan City 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 Morgan City 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 Morgan City, 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: 30 August 2026 at 08:36 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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