Allergies & Pollen Count

Today's Condition

10.8High

Top Allergens:

Ragweed, Chenopods, Nettle

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 Monday will remain relatively stable in the very high range. This is a result of stable humidity. No change doesn't mean no pollen, it just means that pollen producing plants are delivering pollen at a steady pace.

Allergy Facts

Before Europeans settled in North America, ragweed plants were confined to riverbanks, flood plains and naturally eroded areas. As the Europeans disturbed the natural flora, ragweed spread widely, especially in the Northeast and Midwest.