Poplar Bluff pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (9 August) pollen in Poplar Bluff is medium; ragweed is medium; grass and mugwort are low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days grass, mugwort, and ragweed will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
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Set on a river town at the edge of the Ozark foothills, Poplar Bluff's landscape is defined by oak-hickory forest alongside riverside cottonwood and farmland grasses, the main contributors to seasonal pollen exposure. Counts here rise and fall with the same broad rhythm as other places sharing this setting. As with most of the region, counts tend to build gradually rather than spike overnight.
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
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
-
Grass (Poaceae):
Low
4/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
4/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Medium
26/100
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):
None
0/100
-
Grass (Poaceae):
Low
20/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
23/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Medium
45/100
Air quality in Poplar Bluff
View air qualityFrequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Poplar Bluff right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Poplar Bluff are moderate. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass and artemisia remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Poplar Bluff tomorrow?
On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Poplar Bluff will be similar to today, with grass at low levels, ambrosia at medium levels, artemisia at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Poplar Bluff this week?
According to the five-day outlook, grass, ambrosia, and artemisia pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Poplar Bluff?
On 9 August 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Poplar Bluff. grass and artemisia are also present but at lower levels. cypress are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Poplar Bluff?
How often is the Poplar Bluff pollen forecast updated?
The Poplar Bluff pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Poplar Bluff 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 Poplar Bluff 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 Poplar Bluff, 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: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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