Allergies & Pollen Count for Foster, Rhode Island

Today's Condition

8.9Medium-High

Top Allergens:

Ragweed, Grass, Nettle

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 Thursday will be falling but will remain in the high range. This lower level is caused by falling temperatures, rising humidity, and expected precipitation in the afternoon which tends to wash pollen out of the air.

Allergy Facts

Cocklebur is a member of the Aster family, a large group of plants that includes ragweed, daisies and dandelions. Cocklebur pollen does become airborne and can cause hay fever problems for some people.