Allergies & Pollen Count for Gaston, North Carolina

Today's Condition

1.4Low

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

Based on past pollen counts and expected weather conditions, pollen levels for Sunday will be falling and will remain in the very low range. This change results in part from falling temperatures, higher dew points and lack of strong winds.

Allergy Facts

Recent studies indicated that flooded buildings often become extensively contaminated with molds. The buildings' occupants frequently experience flare-ups in their allergies and asthma from greater exposure to spores produced by these molds.