Allergies & Pollen Count for Smith Island, Maryland

Today's Condition

2.9Low-Medium

Top Allergens:

Grass

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 Thursday will be increasing in the moderate range. This results in part from rising temperatures, strong winds and lower relative humidity. Tomorrow's increase could spell trouble for allergy sufferers.

Allergy Facts

Samples of ragweed pollen have been collected 400 miles out to sea and 2 miles high in the air.