You can see it in the blooms and feel it in your itchy eyes. Welcome to peak pollen season in Georgia. “Last year it didn’t hit that bad. But this year it’s like I’m paying for it,” Piedmont Park visitor Zach told Channel 2 Action News.

But while itchy eyes and runny noses are already making an appearance, there’s some good news: Atlanta isn’t among the worst cities for seasonal allergies.According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America,

Flowers and trees bloomed up to two weeks earlier than normal, suggesting the allergy season will likely be longer and more severe.