Allergies & Pollen Count for Monroe, North Carolina

Today's Condition

8.2Medium-High

Top Allergens:

Ragweed, Grass, 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

The pollen levels for Friday will be falling in the moderate range. This relief in pollen levels is caused in part by falling temperatures, rising humidity, and heavy rains in the evening which tend to wash pollen out of the air. This will improve your outlook if you have allergies and enjoy the out of doors.

Allergy Facts

Marigolds and chrysanthemums are members of the Aster family, a large group of plants that includes ragweed, daisies and dandelions. Although pollen from marigolds and chrysanthemums can become airborne, they are unlikely to be a serious cause of hay fever.