Allergies & Pollen Count for Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Today's Condition

8.2Medium-High

Top Allergens:

Ragweed, 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 amount of pollen in the air for Tuesday will not change appreciably and will remain in the high range. This is a result of stable humidity. This lack of change in airborne pollen will continue to affect those who suffer from allergies and those who live with the allergy sufferers.

Allergy Facts

Ragweed is a member of the Aster family, a collection of plants that includes about 25,000 species. Ragweed's relatives include sunflowers and dandelions.