Allergies & Pollen Count for Portland, Texas

Today's Condition

6.9Medium

Top Allergens:

Ragweed, Sagebrush/Sage, Elm

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

Pollen concentrations for Tuesday will be greater than today's levels in the moderate range. The cause for the rising pollen levels is rising temperatures, strong winds and lower relative humidity.

Allergy Facts

The English investigator, Charles Blackley, suspected pollen's role in hay fever when some flowers, shaken in his room, releasing a cloud of pollen dust, caused him to sneeze violently.