AEUS73 KOAX 211350 AQIOAX Omaha Pollution Index/Pollen Count National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE 850 AM CDT Thu May 21 2026 The Omaha metropolitan area pollutant standards index for today is 40, which represents good air quality, with particulates the main pollutant. The forecast for Friday is 49, considered good air quality, with particulates the primary pollutant. The pollen count today for trees was 38, a moderate count, with mulberry, pine, and walnut the primary pollens. The pollen count today for weeds was 1, a low count. The pollen count today for grass was 6, a moderate count. Air pollution forecasts and pollen counts are provided by the Douglas County Health Department. $$