Allergies & Pollen Count for Radford, Virginia

Today's Condition

1.4Low

Top Allergens:

Ragweed

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 remain relatively stable in the very low range. Published Multidata research shows the possibility of trace pollens being carried from distant regions even during this period of low local pollen production.

Allergy Facts

Some plants emit pollen so copiously that the grains are often mistaken for billows of smoke. This phenomena is common in the South during the Winter during the Cedar/Juniper season.