Allergies & Pollen Count for Lewistown, Missouri

Today's Condition

10.2High

Top Allergens:

Ragweed, Nettle, Chenopods

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 Monday will be at about the same level in the very high range. This is a result of stable temperatures. If you do suffer from allergies, tomorrow should be about as difficult outdoors as it was today.

Allergy Facts

The nettle family includes the familiar plants with stinging hairs. Pollen from nettle plants is generally not considered a major cause of hay fever in the United States. However, physicians in Europe report that one species of nettle (Pellitory-of-the-Wall) can cause allergies.