Allergies & Pollen Count for Frostburg, Maryland

Today's Condition

4Low-Medium

Top Allergens:

Ragweed, Sagebrush/Sage, 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 pollen levels for Friday will be falling in the low range. This lowering of pollen concentrations is a result of rising humidity, weakening winds and expected precipitation in the afternoon and evening which tends to wash pollen out of the air.

Allergy Facts

Thistles are members of the Aster family, a large group of plants that includes ragweed, daisies and dandelions. Although pollen from thistles can become airborne, they are unlikely to be serious cause of hay fever.