Allergies & Pollen Count for Brethren, Michigan

Today's Condition

7.8Medium-High

Top Allergens:

Grass, Nettle, Plantain

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

Concentration of pollen grains in the air for Tuesday will be falling in the moderate range. This lower level is caused by falling temperatures, rising humidity, and expected precipitation in the afternoon and evening which tends to wash pollen out of the air.

Allergy Facts

It is believed that ragweed is successful because of the plant's height and early emergence. These two characteristics allow ragweed to out-compete other plants for soil nutrients and sunlight, the two main needs of plants.