Allergies & Pollen Count for Alliance, Nebraska

Today's Condition

10.2High

Top Allergens:

Ragweed, Chenopods, Sagebrush/Sage

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 quantity of pollen grains in the air for Tuesday will be falling but will remain in the high range. This lower level is caused by falling temperatures, rising humidity, and expected precipitation in the morning and evening which tends to wash pollen out of the air.

Allergy Facts

Ragweed generally grows in disturbed soil (e.g., tilled agricultural fields, construction sites). Ecologists consider ragweed a pioneer plant for its ability to invade vacant soils or soils that cannot support other vegetation.