Allergies & Pollen Count for Dubuque, Iowa

Today's Condition

8.4Medium-High

Top Allergens:

Ragweed, Nettle, Sagebrush/Sage

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 Thursday will be increasing and extend further into the very high range. The cause for the rising pollen levels is drier air. Tomorrow's increase could spell trouble for allergy sufferers.

Allergy Facts

Ragweed is a member of the Aster family, a collection of plants that includes about 25,000 species. Ragweed's relatives include sunflowers and dandelions.