ATLANTA — It happens every spring: it rains, it gets warm and pollen count numbers shoot up.
That's what we are experiencing now following consecutive days of rainfall from March 20 to March 25, giving us our highest pollen count of the year.
Much of the pollen you see on the ground or your car is coming from trees, although, you don't have an allergic reaction to the yellow stuff.
As soon as the rain ended on Wednesday, March 25 the pollen numbers jumped.
With the dry and very warm weather expected Friday and Saturday, it's likely the pollen count will only get higher.
Sorry allergy sufferers.
Some light rain coming Sunday may provide minor relief.
Allergies vs COVID-19
If you are sneezing or have a runny nose, you are probably suffering from allergies and not COVID-19.
Here is a helpful guide to navigate through symptoms you may be experiencing:
During Wednesday night's town hall, Georgia Public Health Commissioner Dr. Kathleen Toomey said that having allergies does not make you more susceptible to COVID-19 but may cause you to think you have it.