Allergies & Pollen Count for Afton, Oklahoma

Today's Condition

8.4Medium-High

Top Allergens:

Ragweed, Chenopods, Grass

Pollen Index

9.7 - 12 - High

Very high pollen levels. Symptoms are likely for most people with pollen allergies.

7.3 - 9.6 - Medium - High

High enough pollen levels that most allergy sufferers will notice symptoms.

4.9 - 7.2 - Medium

Moderate pollen levels. Many people with allergies may start experiencing symptoms.

2.5 - 4.8 - Low - Medium

Small amounts of pollen present. Highly sensitive individuals may notice mild symptoms.

0.0 - 2.4 - Low

Very little pollen in the air. Most people with pollen allergies will not experience symptoms.

Discussion

The pollen levels for Tuesday will be rising and extend even further into the extremely high range. This forecast of higher pollen concentration is based on higher temperatures and the lower dewpoint. This heavy increase in pollen concentration could very well cause problems for those who are allergic to airborne pollens.

Allergy Facts

Sage and sagebrush are members of the Aster family, a large group of plants that includes ragweed, daisies and dandelions. Sage and sagebrush flower (shed pollen) in the fall and can cause hay fever problems for some people.