Allergies & Pollen Count for McAllen, Texas

Today's Condition

9.6Medium-High

Top Allergens:

Ragweed, Elm, 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 Saturday will be higher than they were today in the high range. Since the weather has a major influence on pollen dispersal, this increase is due in part to seasonally normal weather conditions which are favorable for the production and dispersal of pollen.

Allergy Facts

There are long-term effects of hurricanes on pollen levels. Pollen conditions may normalize or drop below pre-hurricane levels because the vegetation is stunted. This effect can persist for some time depending on the extent of damage. Tree pollen counts, for example, may be lower the next spring if a significant number of trees are lost to the hurricane.