Allergies & Pollen Count for Ames, Iowa

Today's Condition

0.6Low

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

The amount of pollen in the air for Thursday will not change appreciably and will remain in the extremely low range. This is the relief period for allergy sufferers.

Allergy Facts

Baccharis is a member of the Aster family, a large group of plants that includes ragweed, daisies and dandelions. Baccharis pollen does become airborne and has been implicated as a cause of hay fever, especially in the southwestern United States.