Allergies & Pollen Count for Chicago Heights, Illinois

Today's Condition

0.5Low

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

Pollen concentrations for Friday will be falling and will remain in the extremely low range. This relief in pollen levels is caused in part by falling temperatures and expected precipitation in the morning, afternoon and evening which tends to wash pollen out of the air.

Allergy Facts

To lessen pollen exposure, wear a tight-fitting dust mask while mowing the lawn or raking leaves. These activities stir up pollen and may create an unpleasant environment.