Charlotte residents are experiencing a brief decrease in pollen levels before an anticipated rise as the weekend approaches. This fluctuation is common during seasonal transitions when plants release pollen. Recent weather patterns, including rain and wind, have temporarily cleared the air, offering relief to allergy sufferers. However, meteorologists forecast conditions favorable for higher pollen dispersal as the weekend nears, with warmer temperatures and drier air potentially triggering allergy symptoms like sneezing and itchy eyes.