Allergies & Pollen Count for Ridge, New York

Today's Condition

8.8Medium-High

Top Allergens:

Ragweed, Grass, 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

The quantity of pollen grains in the air for Monday will be falling into the very low range. This lower level is caused by rising humidity, strong winds and heavy rains in the morning which tend to wash pollen out of the air.

Allergy Facts

Asthma is the number one chronic disease suffered by American children, according to the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology.