Allergies & Pollen Count for Montpelier, Indiana

Today's Condition

0.4Low

Top Allergens:

Ragweed, 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

Based on past pollen counts and expected weather conditions, pollen levels for Thursday will be higher than they were today but will stay in the very low range. The cause for the rising pollen levels is strong winds and decreasing humidity.

Allergy Facts

About one-third of all people who suffer from allergies experience symptoms six to eight hours following exposure to the allergenic substance. This so-called late phase reaction occurs much later than the immediate irritation and may last up to four hours.