Allergies & Pollen Count for Midland, Texas

Today's Condition

4.8Low-Medium

Top Allergens:

Ragweed, Cedar/Juniper

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 Sunday will be rising in the moderate range. Since the weather has a major influence on pollen dispersal, this increase is due in part to rising temperatures, strong winds and lower relative humidity.

Allergy Facts

Forest fires produce microscopic debris which becomes airborne locally and may travel for many miles from the actual fire. Inhalation of the smoke and resulting debris becomes an important irritant to many humans, rather than a true allergen for allergy and asthma sufferers.