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Pollen count jumps this morning, but still low

A parked car at John Portman Blvd. and Peachtree Center Avenue reflects a pollinated view of the Atlanta skyline from the back window in April 2013. JOHN SPINK / JSPINK@AJC.COM

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A parked car at John Portman Blvd. and Peachtree Center Avenue reflects a pollinated view of the Atlanta skyline from the back window in April 2013. JOHN SPINK / JSPINK@AJC.COM
April 24, 2015

The pollen count this morning is 213, according to Atlanta Allergy & Asthma — a jump from Thursday, and technically "high," but extremely low following this month's highs.

Oak, pine, sycamore, mulberry and hickory are all high, according to AAA.

Grass is medium and and weeds (nettle and sheep sorrel) are low, according to the site.

The pollen count over the last seven days has averaged 171.

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