Allergies & Pollen Count for Iola, Kansas

Today's Condition

8.6Medium-High

Top Allergens:

Chenopods, Grass, 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 greater than today's levels in the high range. This higher level is caused in part by higher temperatures and the lower dewpoint.

Allergy Facts

The Latin (or genus) name for ragweed, "Ambrosia," literally means "food of the gods." This seems like a misnomer since ragweed is usually too bitter to eat.