Allergies & Pollen Count for Bristol, Tennessee

Today's Condition

6.4Medium

Top Allergens:

Grass, Nettle

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 Wednesday will be falling in the moderate range. This change results in part from falling temperatures,strong winds and heavy rains in the morning and evening which tend to wash pollen out of the air. That's good news for allergy sufferers.

Allergy Facts

Although the sunflower plant is a relative of ragweed, its pollen is not generally considered a serious cause of hay fever.