Allergies & Pollen Count for Hamilton, North Carolina

Today's Condition

8.3Medium-High

Top Allergens:

Ragweed, 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

Pollen concentrations for Friday will be falling in the low range. This relief in pollen levels is caused in part by falling temperatures, rising humidity, and heavy rains in the afternoon which tend to wash pollen out of the air. The lower pollen levels are significant and should help allergy sufferers to cope tomorrow.

Allergy Facts

Hemp (also called marijuana) is a weed which grows in many parts of the United States. This plant flowers (sheds pollen) from June through August and causes hay fever symptoms in many individuals.