Allergies & Pollen Count for Benton, Mississippi

Today's Condition

7.6Medium-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

Based on past pollen counts and expected weather conditions, pollen levels for Wednesday will be falling in the moderate range. This decrease is due to falling temperatures, rising humidity, and expected precipitation in the afternoon and evening which tends to wash pollen out of the air.

Allergy Facts

Lamb's quarters is a member of the Goosefoot family. Pollen from this plant causes allergies, although it ranks far behind ragweed as a source of misery.