Allergies & Pollen Count for Smithsburg, Maryland

Today's Condition

6.8Medium

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 quantity of pollen grains in the air for Saturday will be rising in the moderate range. This forecast of higher pollen concentration is based on seasonally normal weather conditions which are favorable for the production and dispersal of pollen.

Allergy Facts

Nearly everyone finds noxious scents unpleasant. However, this is not an allergy. Allergies are a defect in the immune system that cause certain people to react to essentially benign stimuli.