Allergies & Pollen Count for Sioux Center, Iowa

Today's Condition

1.3Low

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

Concentration of pollen grains in the air for Sunday will be on the increase but will stay in the very low range. The cause for the rising pollen levels is higher temperatures and the lower dewpoint.

Allergy Facts

Recent studies indicated that flooded buildings often become extensively contaminated with molds. The buildings' occupants frequently experience flare-ups in their allergies and asthma from greater exposure to spores produced by these molds.