Allergies & Pollen Count for Decatur, Tennessee

Today's Condition

6.6Medium

Top Allergens:

Ragweed, Nettle, 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

Based on past pollen counts and expected weather conditions, pollen levels for Friday will be falling in the moderate range. This forecast of lower pollen concentration is based on rising humidity, weak winds and expected precipitation in the evening which tends to wash pollen out of the air. This reduction in pollen levels should be a relief to allergy sufferers.

Allergy Facts

Thistles are members of the Aster family, a large group of plants that includes ragweed, daisies and dandelions. Although pollen from thistles can become airborne, they are unlikely to be serious cause of hay fever.