pollen, air quality and soil temperature forecast

 Pollen Forecast

• Today: Moderate

• Main allergens: Ragweed, grasses, and lingering weeds

• Levels may spike slightly on breezier afternoons but should ease with Tuesday’s scattered showers.

 Air Quality Forecast

• Today: Good to Moderate (AQI 35–55)

• Cloud cover and light winds help keep ozone levels in check.

• Sensitive groups may notice mild irritation in the afternoon hours.

 Soil Temperature Forecast

• Soil temps across Rowan County are holding in the upper 60s to near 70°F at 4-inch depth.

• Expect a slight dip midweek with cooler highs and cloud cover, then a rebound into the lower 70s by the weekend.

• These values remain favorable for early fall planting and mushroom growth after recent rains.