Monday’s cold snap – bad news for allergy sufferers

Today's cold and wind could just be the next step in dealing with high pollen counts.

The chilly temps and wind gusts may mean only a temporary reprieve from your allergy symptoms.

"The wind will whip the pollen around,” Allergist Dr. Kevin Shaffer with Atlanta Allergy and Asthma tells WSB Radio.

This current cold snap will likely act as a revival for the blooms in the area creating more pollen. Dr. Shaffer likens the process to sticking fresh-cut flowers in the fridge on a hot day.

"I do think that cool kind of preserves them briefly, and then the warmer weather seems to kind of snap that count right back up,” Shaffer explains.

He also said the high pollen count will not be going away anytime soon. "We can expect this entire month to be bad for most people who suffer with allergies,” Shaffer predicts, adding, “And really into May for many of the people.”

Monday's pollen count is 1437. Today's wind chill factor will make it feel like it is in the 40s outside.

For more in-depth weather coverage from WSB meteorologist Kirk Mellish, click here.

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