Allergies & Pollen Count for Lufkin, Texas

Today's Condition

5.5Medium

Top Allergens:

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

Pollen concentrations for Monday will be higher than they were today in the moderate range. Since the weather has a major influence on pollen dispersal, this increase is due in part to higher temperatures and the lower dewpoint. If you do suffer from allergies tomorrow could be more difficult.

Allergy Facts

A single ragweed plant can shed over a billion pollen grains during the growing season. This undoubtedly contributes to its dominance during the growing season, and to its status as the most important cause of hay fever in the United States.