Allergies & Pollen Count for Parnell, Iowa

Today's Condition

0.7Low

Top Allergens:

Ragweed, Chenopods, Nettle

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 increasing but will still remain in the low range. The cause for the rising pollen levels is strong winds and decreasing humidity. Tomorrow's increase could spell trouble for allergy sufferers.

Allergy Facts

Research indicates that ragweed sheds its pollen between 6 and 10 a.m. Ragweed sensitive individuals may avoid some agony by postponing their morning jog until the evening or exercising indoors.