Allergies & Pollen Count for Manning, Iowa

Today's Condition

10.8High

Top Allergens:

Ragweed, Nettle, Hemp

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

The amount of pollen in the air for Friday will be greater than today's levels and extend even further into the extremely high range. Since the weather has a major influence on pollen dispersal, this increase is due in part to higher temperatures and the lower dewpoint.

Allergy Facts

Hemp (also called marijuana) is a weed which grows in many parts of the United States. This plant flowers (sheds pollen) from June through August and causes hay fever symptoms in many individuals.