Allergies & Pollen Count for Bristol, Indiana

Today's Condition

2.8Low-Medium

Top Allergens:

Ragweed, Chenopods

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 Saturday will be rising in the moderate range. This higher level is caused in part by drier air. This heavy increase in pollen concentration could very well cause problems for those who are allergic to airborne pollens.

Allergy Facts

Goldenrod is a member of the Aster family, a large group of plants that includes ragweed, daisies and dandelions. Goldenrod plants flower (shed pollen) in the fall and can cause hay fever problems for some people.