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Independence's allergy season is compressed but intense, running from April through October. The flat, agricultural landscape around Independence, MO produces significant grass and ragweed pollen during peak months.
Right now: August kicks off ragweed season in Independence. The Midwest is the US ragweed belt — counts can be extreme.
Spring
Apr – May
Tree pollen season is short but intense — oak, elm, and ash dominate.
Summer
May – Jul
Grass pollen peaks in June. Agricultural regions see elevated counts.
Fall
Aug – Oct
Ragweed is the dominant allergen. The Midwest is a major ragweed zone.
The flat terrain near Independence allows pollen to travel long distances on the wind. Cold fronts can temporarily drop counts, but warm spells bring rapid pollen surges. PollenTracker monitors these daily shifts.
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Tree pollen is very high and strong winds are spreading it aggressively. Stay indoors, keep windows closed, and run an air purifier.
Pollen: Tree pollen risk is very-high today; source reading: Google UPI 4/5 (High).
Lower-risk hours: 19:00-21:00
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