Allergies & Pollen Count for Fort Myers, Florida

Today's Condition

6.3Medium

Top Allergens:

Ragweed, Nettle, Grass

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 falling in the moderate range. The cause for the falling pollen levels is rising humidity, weak winds and expected precipitation in the morning, afternoon and evening which tends to wash pollen out of the air. The lower pollen levels are significant and should help allergy sufferers to cope tomorrow.

Allergy Facts

Baccharis is a member of the Aster family, a large group of plants that includes ragweed, daisies and dandelions. Baccharis pollen does become airborne and has been implicated as a cause of hay fever, especially in the southwestern United States.