Allergies & Pollen Count for Akron, Ohio

Today's Condition

0.1Low

Top Allergens:

Ragweed

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

Pollen concentrations for Sunday will be higher than they were today but will stay in the very low range. This forecast of higher pollen concentration is based on rising temperatures, strong winds and lower relative humidity.

Allergy Facts

Recent studies indicated that flooded buildings often become extensively contaminated with molds. The buildings' occupants frequently experience flare-ups in their allergies and asthma from greater exposure to spores produced by these molds.