Allergies & Pollen Count for Red Oak, Georgia

Today's Condition

8.2Medium-High

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

Pollen concentrations for Wednesday will be falling in the moderate range. This relief in pollen levels is caused in part by rising humidity, weakening winds and expected precipitation in the morning and evening which tends to wash pollen out of the air.

Allergy Facts

A recent study conducted in Italy demonstrated that ragweed pollen now occurs in the atmosphere of some Italian cities. This pollen comes from ragweed species that are native to North America which may have been accidentally introduced in Europe.