Allergies & Pollen Count for New Orleans, Louisiana

Today's Condition

10.5High

Top Allergens:

Ragweed, 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

Concentration of pollen grains in the air for Friday will be falling but will remain in the very high range. This lower level is caused by falling temperatures, higher dew points and lack of strong winds.

Allergy Facts

A large nationwide study demonstrated that 18 to 24 year olds are most allergic to ragweed pollen. This is true for both blacks and whites in the survey.