New Orleans pollen forecast — Warren Easton HS's Football Field neighborhood
Pollen Today
Today (20 September) pollen in Warren Easton HS's Football Field, New Orleans is high; ragweed is high; grass is moderate; mugwort is low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (21 September 2026) levels are similar to today.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week grass, mugwort, and ragweed will decrease.
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Pollen Risk
Today - 20 September
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alder (Alnus) | None | 0/100 |
| Birch (Betula) | None | 0/100 |
| Hazel (Corylus) | None | 0/100 |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | Moderate | 34/100 |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 15/100 |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | High | 68/100 |
Tomorrow - 21 September
| Pollen species | Level | Value | 7-Day Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alder (Alnus) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Birch (Betula) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Hazel (Corylus) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Grass (Poaceae) | Moderate | 32/100 | |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 13/100 | |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | High | 68/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Warren Easton HS's Football Field sits in the New Orleans urban landscape near the Mid-City area, with live oak, sweet gum, and pine as the main surrounding tree pollen sources. Surrounding Louisiana wetlands and the Mississippi River corridor contribute grass and reed pollen, while the subtropical Gulf Coast climate supports an extended pollen season and the flat delta landscape allows wide pollen dispersal throughout.
Warren Easton HS's Football Field, a football venue in New Orleans, opens its pollen season with oak and pine from January before cedar peaks during February. Grass follows, peaking through March and April, while ragweed and pigweed extend the season into October. The warm, humid Gulf Coast climate supports an unusually extended spring pollen season.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Louisiana
Is pollen high in New Orleans right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall pollen levels in New Orleans are high. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass and artemisia remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in New Orleans tomorrow?
On 21 September 2026, pollen conditions in New Orleans will be similar to today, with ambrosia at high levels, artemisia at low levels, grass at moderate levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in New Orleans this week?
According to the five-day outlook, ambrosia, artemisia, and grass pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in New Orleans?
On 20 September 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in New Orleans. grass and artemisia are also present but at lower levels.
When is pollen season in New Orleans?
How often is the New Orleans pollen forecast updated?
The New Orleans pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in New Orleans 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 New Orleans 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 New Orleans, 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.
Understanding the Scale
The 0–100 scores represent risk levels, not direct measurements of pollen or air pollutant concentrations. Higher scores indicate higher risk. Pollen and air quality use different thresholds.
Pollen
| None | 0 | No or negligible risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be minimal. |
| Low | 0-25 | Low risk of exposure. Small amounts of pollen or mold spores may be present. |
| Moderate | 25-50 | Moderate risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be noticeable. |
| High | 50-75 | High risk of exposure. Elevated pollen/mold exposure is expected. |
| Very High | 75-100 | Very high risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be at or near its highest levels. |
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