Allergies & Pollen Count for Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Today's Condition

5.3Medium

Top Allergens:

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

The quantity of pollen grains in the air for Wednesday will be falling in the moderate range. This relief in pollen levels is caused in part by falling temperatures, rising humidity, and expected precipitation in the morning, afternoon and evening which tends to wash pollen out of the air.

Allergy Facts

The dandelion plant is the bane of people who are obsessed with maintaining a perfectly manicured lawn. Although it is insect pollinated, some dandelion pollen does become airborne and can cause hay fever symptoms in some individuals.