Allergies & Pollen Count for Halethorpe, Maryland

Today's Condition

1.3Low

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 Tuesday will be falling and will remain in the extremely low range. This lowering of pollen concentrations is a result of rising relative humidity and relatively weaker winds.

Allergy Facts

The fungi commonly called "molds" are a frequent cause of allergies. Mushrooms are a very conspicuous representative of this otherwise microscopic kingdom that contains at least 1.5 million species.