Allergies & Pollen Count for North Chevy Chase, Maryland

Today's Condition

8.6Medium-High

Top Allergens:

Ragweed, Nettle, 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 Friday will be falling but will remain in the high range. This decrease is due to falling temperatures, rising humidity, and expected precipitation in the morning, afternoon and evening which tends to wash pollen out of the air.

Allergy Facts

Hemp (also called marijuana) is a weed which grows in many parts of the United States. This plant flowers (sheds pollen) from June through August and causes hay fever symptoms in many individuals.