Allergies & Pollen Count for North Cape May, New Jersey

Today's Condition

4.4Low-Medium

Top Allergens:

Ragweed, Sagebrush/Sage

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

The quantity of pollen grains in the air for Thursday will be falling in the low range. This decrease is due to falling temperatures, rising humidity, and expected precipitation in the morning and evening which tends to wash pollen out of the air. Relief is in sight.

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.