Some ragweed plants are close to pollinating, something that is unusual for this time of the year, according to doctors.The early pollination indicates a severe allergy season.
Ragweed is a common plant that many people overlook, but it can live in your backyard, neighborhood or park. Some ragweed plants can even grow up to ten feet tall.
"We had so much rainfall earlier this year and the ragweed was in a rebound growth phase, all that rainfall made these plants gigantic already," said Dr. Bill Howland, an allergist with the Allergy and Asthma Center of Austin.
When the winds pick up, the tiny yellow beads on the ragweed will spread and release pollen.
Dr. Howland expects that allergy seasons in upcoming years will be similar, with plants pollinating earlier than usual.
Some advice from Dr. Howland: If you see ragweed plants in your yard, cut them down immediately before they start to pollinate.