Allergies & Pollen Count for Nantucket, Massachusetts

Today's Condition

3.3Low-Medium

Top Allergens:

Ragweed, Sagebrush/Sage, Grass

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 Friday will be on the increase in the moderate range. The cause for the rising pollen levels is rising temperatures, strong winds and lower relative humidity.

Allergy Facts

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