Allergies & Pollen for New Kingston, New York
Discussion
The pollen levels for Friday will be on the increase and extend further into the very high range. The cause for the rising pollen levels is higher temperatures and the lower dewpoint. The increase of this magnitude could make it more difficult for those with allergies.
Allergy Facts
Rice is a member of the grass family. Although it is largely self-pollinated, some rice pollen does become airborne. Rice pollen has been reported as a cause of hay fever in both the United States and Japan, particularly in areas where rice is grown commercially.