Outer Banks pollen forecast — Wright Brothers National Memorial neighborhood

Today (9 August) pollen in Wright Brothers National Memorial, Outer Banks is low; grass and ragweed are low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days grass and ragweed will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Wright Brothers National Memorial is a narrow barrier islands with sea oats, yaupon holly, and live oak. Ocean exposure keeps pollen dispersed. Sea oats — protected grasses — produce pollen in summer. Live oak adds tree pollen in spring.

Today - 9 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    8/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Low

    9/100

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

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    15/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Low

    16/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Outer Banks right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Outer Banks are low. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Outer Banks tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Outer Banks will be similar to today, with ambrosia at low levels, grass at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Outer Banks this week?

According to the five-day outlook, ambrosia and grass pollen levels will increase later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Outer Banks?

On 9 August 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Outer Banks. grass are also present but at lower levels. artemisia and cypress are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Outer Banks?
Outer Banks's regional pollen pattern holds at Wright Brothers National Memorial, with cedar and elm first appearing in February with oak taking the lead through March and April. Grass pollen then peaks through April and May, and ragweed extends the weed season into September. Mild winters across the Southeast push the pollen calendar earlier than in most of the country, consistent with the wider Outer Banks area.
How often is the Outer Banks pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Outer Banks 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 Outer Banks 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 Outer Banks, 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.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Wright Brothers National Memorial, Outer Banks.

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