Allergies & Pollen Count for Riverwood, Kentucky

Today's Condition

8.8Medium-High

Top Allergens:

Ragweed, 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

Based on past pollen counts and expected weather conditions, pollen levels for Friday will be rising and extend further into the very high range. The cause for the rising pollen levels is drier air. This heavy increase in pollen concentration could very well cause problems for those who are allergic to airborne pollens.

Allergy Facts

Hemp (also called marijuana) is a weed which grows in many parts of the United States. This plant flowers (sheds pollen) from June through August and causes hay fever symptoms in many individuals.