Allergies & Pollen Count for Shawneetown, Illinois

Today's Condition

2.9Low-Medium

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 pollen levels for Friday will remain relatively stable in the low range. This is a result of stable temperatures. The pollen producing plants are delivering a fairly constant level of pollen into the air.

Allergy Facts

Mountain cedar is a preeminent allergen source. This species grows abundantly from the low limestone hills of western Texas to the mountains of central Mexico and sheds pollen copiously from late fall until late winter.