Allergies & Pollen Count for Beaufort, South Carolina

Today's Condition

4.2Low-Medium

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 pollen levels for Thursday will be on the increase in the moderate range. Since the weather has a major influence on pollen dispersal, this increase is due in part to higher temperatures and windy conditions.

Allergy Facts

Another word for allergy is "atopy" which, derived from the Greek, means strange disease.