Allergies & Pollen Count for Manasota Key, Florida

Today's Condition

7.4Medium-High

Top Allergens:

Elm, 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

Based on past pollen counts and expected weather conditions, pollen levels for Wednesday will be falling in the moderate range. Since the weather has a major influence on pollen dispersal, this decrease is due in part to rising humidity, weakening winds and expected precipitation in the afternoon and evening which tends to wash pollen out of the air.

Allergy Facts

Pollen grains found in ancient coffins can indicate what time of year -- and perhaps even the month -- its occupant died. One can also determine if the coffin was transported from another region to the burial site if pollen grains found in the coffin cannot be attributed to local plant forms.