Pollen Forecast for Reading, Massachusetts
Medium
Elm, Cedar/Juniper, Poplar/Aspen/Cottonwood
Discussion
Based on past pollen counts and expected weather conditions, pollen levels for Thursday will be rising and extend further into the very high range. This is likely to be caused in part by rising temperatures, strong winds and lower relative humidity. This heavy increase in pollen concentration could very well cause problems for those who are allergic to airborne pollens.
Allergy Facts
The first modern pollen measurements began in the 1870s. A British physician named Blackley developed a device to help him study grass pollen, enabling him to determine that they are an important cause of hay fever.