The Weather Will Say Whether We Have Sneezes or Showers

As flowers bloom and leaves brighten, we know exactly which season we’re entering: that of Excuse Mes and Bless Yous. For many allergy sufferers, spring brings puffy eyes and scratchy throats. Tony Mainolfi of WESH 2’s First Alert weather team, however, assures us that properly preparing for tree pollen season is as simple as checking the weather report. In fact, doing so is exactly what he recommends to best know what to expect in the way of pollen throughout springtime.
“Getting regular rain showers will temper pollen season for allergy sufferers,” Tony explains. “Rain flushes out the atmosphere more quickly, so pollen can’t hang around at elevated levels.” If it winds up being drier this spring, pollen will pose more of a problem for people across Central Florida. The intensity of pollen season depends on the amount of rainfall we will experience, which is why Tony recommends keeping an eye on the weather forecast.
Panning out from pollen, Tony foresees a typical season complete with weekly showers and some severe weather episodes: “We’re not in El Niño or La Niña, so we expect normal patterns with regard to severe weather. We will have a couple of severe weather episodes, but the good news this year is that we’re not at an elevated risk in terms of the number or intensity of those episodes.”
Staying up-to-date with the WESH 2 First Alert weather team will help you be prepared for pollen, extreme weather or whatever else the season may spring. WESH offers a range of tools available on your smart device, from their hurricane tracker and alarm clock apps to the recently-upgraded WESH 2 First Alert Weather app that now includes interactive radar. Visit www.wesh.com to see how convenient it is to stay in the know with whatever may be coming our way.