Pollen, Air Quality & Soil Temperature Forecast

Rowan County — Tuesday, October 7, 2025

Pollen Forecast

• Overall: Low to Moderate today.

• Primary allergens: ragweed, elm, cedar.

• Trend: Levels remain lower through midweek behind Wednesday’s front, with a brief uptick Friday if southerly flow increases.

• Tips: Keep antihistamines handy if sensitive; best outdoor windows are morning and late evening.

Air Quality

• AQI: Good (35–45) for most of the day.

• Pattern: Light southerly breeze today; a front Wednesday may cause a short-lived afternoon ozone bump ahead of the rain.

• Sensitive groups: Consider limiting strenuous outdoor activity from 3–6 PM today and Wednesday if you notice haze.

Soil Temperature (4")

• Current: 70–72°F this morning, a little above early-October normals.

• Through Friday: Cooling to the mid–upper 60s after the front.

• Gardening/Lawn notes:

  • Ideal for cool-season lawn seeding and root establishment.

  • Water newly seeded areas lightly and frequently through Thursday; you can scale back as cooler, drier air arrives.

  • Good window for fall vegetable transplants and bulb planting.

Outlook

• Post-frontal air Wednesday night–Friday will be drier and cleaner, supporting lower pollen and steady soil cooling.

• Weekend trends point to gradual warming with continued generally good air quality.