Allergies & Pollen Count for Newark, Delaware

Today's Condition

10.1High

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

Based on past pollen counts and expected weather conditions, pollen levels for Monday will be falling but will remain in the high range. This lower level is caused by lack of strong winds.

Allergy Facts

Before Europeans settled in North America, ragweed plants were confined to riverbanks, flood plains and naturally eroded areas. As the Europeans disturbed the natural flora, ragweed spread widely, especially in the Northeast and Midwest.