Allergies & Pollen Count for Lucas, Iowa

Today's Condition

2.8Low-Medium

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

Pollen concentrations for Sunday will be increasing over today's levels but will still remain in the low range. This higher level is caused in part by higher temperatures and windy conditions.

Allergy Facts

Peanut allergies affect 1 in 200 children to any extent, according to a recent population-based questionnaire study.