Allergies & Pollen Count for Effingham, Illinois

Today's Condition

0.9Low

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

The pollen levels for Wednesday will be falling and will remain in the extremely low range. This relief in pollen levels is caused in part by rising humidity, weak winds and expected precipitation in the evening which tends to wash pollen out of the air.

Allergy Facts

People suffering from eye allergies usually complain about two symptoms: red eyes and itching sensations on the eyes and eyelids. These symptoms may also be accompanied by excess mucous secretion.