Weather doesn't just cause mold — it also decides which kind you get

Name: How weather changes the type of mold you experience
Uploaded: 2026-09-28T12:00:35.000Z
Duration: 33 s
Channel: The Weather Channel
Description: Some molds release spores on dry, windy days. Others wait for rain. What's in your air depends on the weather, and it matters for allergy sufferers.

ByAndrea RainoneandRob Shackelford•

September 28, 2026

Updated: September 28, 2026, 5:40 am EDTPublished: September 28, 2026, 1:25 am EDT

Some molds release spores on dry, windy days. Others wait for rain. What's in your air depends on the weather you are getting. For those of you with allergies, what weather you see can impact how you feel.